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KW03 AOK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 AOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 171,035 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 171,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn t,c, arm. outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 167,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush round bush to body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 167,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 163,282 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased some corrosion present does not appear excessive

Fail 19 Oct 2016 163,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear brake partly seized (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes heavily greased some corrosion present does not appear excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2015 158,260 miles

Brake pipes greased, some corrosion, does not appear excessive

Instrument pack warns light malfunction, but all lighting meets MOT standard

Very firm push needed to reach minimum 16% effort on handbrake

Pass 7 Oct 2014 152,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 152,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 145,749 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 145,749 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 141,323 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 141,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 133,279 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 18 Oct 2010 125,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 117,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,684 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 80,955 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2008 80,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,048 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KW03 AOK 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 60.9%.

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 KW03 AOK, 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 KW03 AOK registered?

KW03 AOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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