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KU03 XHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,387 mi
Last recorded131,387 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,387 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2017 127,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,009 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,009 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,391 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 107,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 103,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,047 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 85,047 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 53,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,260 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KU03 XHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

KU03 XHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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