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KN03 OLW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,089 mi
Last recorded178,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 178,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 178,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 172,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front outer wheelarches corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underneath components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 172,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding on both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front outer wheelarches corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four brake discs corroded

all underneath components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 171,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 171,723 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 154,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 148,571 miles

N/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 148,486 miles

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

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

N/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,016 miles

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 11 Apr 2012 133,199 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 122,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 122,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,086 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 104,076 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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

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)

nsf osf wipers worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,417 miles

slight wear to b oth front tyres.possible tracking required.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,404 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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KN03 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN03 OLW, 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 KN03 OLW registered?

KN03 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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