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HY03 KRF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,603 mi
Last recorded105,603 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 KRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,603 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 105,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm) (worn thin on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall has slight damage but not exposing the cords

mill light is on

undertrays fitted and obstructing the view of some components.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm) (worn thin on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall has slight damage but not exposing the cords

mill light is on

undertrays fitted and obstructing the view of some components.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,900 miles

Front registration plate is slightly damaged but still readable

Left tail lamp substitute warning is on

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The N/S/F wing panel is damaged but has no sharp edges

There is a oil leak which looks like it is from the transmission

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning for left tail lamp not working is on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 76,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine MIL is on

Front registration plate is slightly damaged but still readable

Left tail lamp substitute warning is on

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The N/S/F wing panel is damaged but has no sharp edges

There is a oil leak which looks like it is from the transmission

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning for left tail lamp not working is on

Fail 27 Jan 2014 68,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mill light is on

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mill light is on

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,617 miles

Front reg plate is slightly damaged but still readable

O/S/F tyre is warn thin on the extream outer edge

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,583 miles

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

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

Engine mill lamp is on

Front reg plate is slightly damaged but still readable

O/S/F tyre is warn thin on the extream outer edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,825 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate is damaged but still readable

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,825 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate is damaged but still readable

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,231 miles

Oil leak

full length plastic under floor covers fitted

the above mentioned oil leak appears to be in the area of the gearbox

Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

full length plastic under floor covers fitted

the above mentioned oil leak appears to be in the area of the gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,237 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth is at legal max of 1.6mm.o/s/r = 2mm.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,403 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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HY03 KRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HY03 KRF, 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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HY03 KRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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