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HG03 KNR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,550 mi
Last recorded169,550 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 169,550 miles

Offside door mirror glass is silvering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and worn very low (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tail-light warning message on dashboard

Fail 7 Mar 2018 169,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror glass is silvering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and worn very low (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tail-light warning message on dashboard

Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,760 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 147,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 141,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 130,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 130,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,344 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,957 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,301 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,866 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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HG03 KNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 HG03 KNR, 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 HG03 KNR registered?

HG03 KNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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