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KU03 XJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,499 mi
Last recorded177,499 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 177,499 miles

brake pipes are covered in grease

rear suspension is corroded

slight handbrake imbalance

slight play in the ns track rod end

slight play in the osf wheel bearing

suspension feels soft

the minimum performance is 16% ! this is at 16% needs looking at

Fail 5 Aug 2020 177,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in the ns track rod end

slight play in the osf wheel bearing

suspension feels soft

brake pipes are covered in grease

rear suspension is corroded

slight handbrake imbalance

the minimum performance is 16% ! this is at 16% needs looking at

Pass 16 Aug 2019 169,375 miles

grill damaged

osr tyre inner edge

rear suspension is corroded

slight play in the ns rackend

brake pipes are covered in grease

rear suspension is soft

rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 169,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

grill damaged

osr tyre inner edge

rear suspension is corroded

slight play in the ns rackend

brake pipes are covered in grease

rear suspension is soft

rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 161,587 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 149,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 149,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 148,512 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 174,271 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 14,401 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease cannot inspect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff bushes poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front ferrule cleaned - was corroded

offside front ferrule cleaned - was corroded

offside rear ferrule cleaned - was corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 144,087 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipes covered in grease cannot inspect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear diff bushes poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 139,266 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2013 139,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 135,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 128,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 128,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 120,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 117,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 113,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 113,695 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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