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KW03 UKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,149 mi
Last recorded141,149 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 141,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 133,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 98,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,749 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 67,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,533 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 49,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 UKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

KW03 UKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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