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KX03 ZKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 124,972 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,275 miles

Fuel cap hard to fit - recc replaced.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 122,275 miles

Fuel cap hard to fit - recc replaced.

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,035 miles

ESP light on

Indicator stalk has slight misoperated

Near side front arm has slight movement

Steering rock has slight movement

Wiper recommend replace

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,536 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 114,534 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,061 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 109,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,037 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 70,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

outer clear lens of nearside rear stop lamp damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,492 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 ZKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KX03 ZKZ, 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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KX03 ZKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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