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KW03 HTK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,452 mi
Last recorded158,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 HTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 158,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 155,329 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 155,316 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 150,869 miles

srslight stay on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 150,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

srslight stay on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 144,278 miles

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

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

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

faint smell of petrol under car but unable to find location due to covers

Pass 25 Oct 2010 137,694 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on both brake pipes above rear subframe,limited vision on exact condition

offside inner track control arm bush worn,but no excessive movement evident

srs-warning light illuminated,advise attention

transmission oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,528 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,770 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 87,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,912 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 HTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

KW03 HTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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