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KW03 KOB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,197 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,913 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,729 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,194 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,232 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 47,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,887 miles

Front number plate is cracked .

Long travel handbrake .

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,103 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 KOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 KOB registered?

KW03 KOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 KOB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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