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KW03 WXM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 163,108 miles

Plastic sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 139,492 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 139,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

REAR PADS APPEAR LOW

Fail 15 Apr 2016 126,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

REAR PADS APPEAR LOW

Pass 5 May 2015 116,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 86,842 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 86,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,085 miles

REAR BRAKE APPLICTION UNEVEN BRAKES MAY REQ ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,204 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

sump guard fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,814 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 WXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

KW03 WXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is KW03 WXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 WXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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