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KW03 KLU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,006 mi
Last recorded127,006 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r light lens repiared with tape

Pass 24 Dec 2018 105,275 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing to edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 102,569 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,122 miles

All brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,076 miles

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

All brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,236 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket is broken

nearside rear door and wheel arch is damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,230 miles

Offside 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)

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

middle exhaust bracket is broken

nearside rear door and wheel arch is damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,990 miles

middle exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,533 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,960 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 16,070 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 KLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

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

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