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KW03 OTG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 OTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 150,292 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 138,352 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 126,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 114,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,189 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,941 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic belly pans fitted underneath

Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,085 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic belly pans fitted underneath

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,530 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,085 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,046 miles

both front wipers starting to smear windscreen

both rear tyres approx 3.5mm

brake fluid level low

damage to outer side wall of nearside front tyre (no cords visible)

excessive parking brake travel

handbrake efficiency 17% just within limits

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 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

KW03 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is KW03 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 OTG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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