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KX03 ZMV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,240 mi
Last recorded156,240 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 156,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 156,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 150,298 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2016 150,298 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,550 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 145,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 143,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2014 140,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 135,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 130,543 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 124,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 116,826 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 110,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 76,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 60,751 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 ZMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMV, 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 KX03 ZMV registered?

KX03 ZMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is KX03 ZMV safe to buy?

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