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AV03 KRU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

326,525 mi
Last recorded326,525 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 326,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 326,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Both inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlight / position lights on constantly with ignition on (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

battery light on randomly

Pass 12 Jun 2017 321,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle covered

Fail 8 Jun 2017 321,221 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 3 Jun 2016 312,776 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear and N/S front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 31 May 2016 312,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot hub bolt (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Both rear and N/S front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 13 May 2014 299,573 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 295,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 263,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 263,908 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 239,765 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 239,765 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 195,018 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 195,017 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 155,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 155,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 117,725 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 117,698 miles

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,849 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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AV03 KRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV03 KRU, 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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AV03 KRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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