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KW03 BTE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,201 mi
Last recorded148,201 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 BTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 151,638 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 151,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 144,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2012 144,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 133,663 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 133,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 118,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,619 miles

ddue to fault with smoke head theres no printout 250 235 225

Pass 17 Dec 2008 93,450 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 93,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,698 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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KW03 BTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

KW03 BTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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