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KW03 AOG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,161 mi
Last recorded138,161 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 AOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,161 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,644 miles

Oil leak

air box pipe loose

engine noisey

front disc lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall has cuts

Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,587 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre side wall has cuts

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,185 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 42,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,785 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,782 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2009 32,287 miles

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

O/S rear tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 22,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

inner arch and underside covers restricting inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,072 miles

inner arch and underside covers restricting inspection

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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KW03 AOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW03 AOG, 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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KW03 AOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 AOG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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