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KX03 DXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,804 mi
Last recorded201,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 201,804 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 201,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 199,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 199,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 195,487 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar links worn

Fail 14 Mar 2016 195,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front anti-roll bar links worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 192,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 192,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 189,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 184,573 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 176,432 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 176,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 176,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 165,665 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 148,939 miles

ft no plate deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 132,798 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both no plates deteriorating.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,315 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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KX03 DXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX03 DXA, 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 KX03 DXA registered?

KX03 DXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 DXA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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