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KX03 ZPN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,913 mi
Last recorded129,913 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 129,913 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,722 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,331 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 118,331 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,051 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 112,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,210 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 2 Mar 2011 97,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 97,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,675 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 92,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,994 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 68,994 miles

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

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)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,945 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 ZPN 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 52.6%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

KX03 ZPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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