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KN03 TWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,183 mi
Last recorded79,183 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 79,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass is slight damage

Offside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

x 2 front disc are worn

Fail 5 Mar 2019 59,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass is slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

x 2 front disc are worn

Pass 29 May 2018 57,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 57,708 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 55,614 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,373 miles

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

exhaust has a brocken hanger

Fail 8 Jul 2016 52,373 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has a brocken hanger

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,427 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 46,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,126 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 39,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 36,432 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2010 33,497 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,085 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 TWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

KN03 TWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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