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KN03 PDU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,469 mi
Last recorded174,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 174,469 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corrosion building

hand brake lamp on when brake is off

Fail 24 Jan 2022 174,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corrosion building

hand brake lamp on when brake is off

Pass 5 Feb 2021 166,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 156,516 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

mil light on

Fail 9 Jan 2020 156,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 138,063 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

after market dtrl leds out

covers fitted on underside of vehicle obstructing view of underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,717 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF DAY RUNNER LIGHT: HAS LIGHT SOURCES NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXIBLE HOSE - ADVISE CLEAN AND SEAL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXIBLE HOSE - ADVISE CLEAN AND SEAL (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Jan 2018 117,691 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF DAY RUNNER LIGHT: HAS LIGHT SOURCES NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXIBLE HOSE - ADVISE CLEAN AND SEAL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXIBLE HOSE - ADVISE CLEAN AND SEAL (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 86,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 77,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 7 May 2013 74,016 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 14 May 2012 70,683 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 67,543 miles

Advise limited inspection of underside due to covers.

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 67,540 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Advise limited inspection of underside due to covers.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 59,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 43,577 miles

slight play offside front and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2007 31,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,001 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 PDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KN03 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

KN03 PDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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