MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust mounting broken. System secure at time of test.
EML Light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch does always stay in the right hand position
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door mirror solar glass deteriorated
Centre exhaust mounting broken. System secure at time of test.
EML Light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Indicator switch does always stay in the right hand position
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door mirror solar glass deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside door mirror solar adjustment failing
Rear exhaust bracket badly corroded attention required soon
indicator not always holding on turning right pos. attention required
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to screen
indicator switch weak in offside position
nearside rear tyre low on pressure
parking brake pedal anti slip missing
rear to centre exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak from gearbox area
rear brake hoses just starting to perish slightly
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust hanger weakened by rust
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre tread low and damaged on outer edge
rear exhaust hanger weakened by rust
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wipers smearing screen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Wipers smearing screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU03 XGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU03 XGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KU03 XGW registered?
KU03 XGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.
Is KU03 XGW safe to buy?
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