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KN03 PJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,677 mi
Last recorded68,677 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,677 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable items

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 64,934 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,207 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,420 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,386 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,928 miles

both front control arm bushes split

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,512 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,261 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,321 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,538 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 PJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

KN03 PJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 PJJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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