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HG03 KNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 146,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 228,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front Repeater deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Bouncy

Pass 3 Dec 2018 136,708 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Offside front mirror deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2018 136,708 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mount broken

Offside front mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,678 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 131,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,375 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine light staying on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,947 miles

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,467 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 103,467 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 96,949 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,452 miles

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

very slight play in both the front wheel's

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,208 miles

offside and nearside front TCA bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,593 miles

nearside front TCA bushed staring to split

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 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG03 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

HG03 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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