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KX03 ZNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 156,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,600 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,421 miles

Offside Front Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position lever missing (3.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 132,727 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 132,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 123,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 113,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 107,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 101,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 93,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 93,187 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 86,172 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,172 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,828 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,817 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,168 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 ZNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

KX03 ZNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 ZNZ 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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