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KW03 KLD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,307 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,549 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 87,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,851 miles

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 83,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 73,455 miles

gear oil leak

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,572 miles

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

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 63,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,768 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,896 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 KLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLD, 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 KLD registered?

KW03 KLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is KW03 KLD safe to buy?

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