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KN03 URJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,328 mi
Last recorded115,328 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 URJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,328 miles

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chip middle

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chip middle

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,353 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,020 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media device in drivers field of vision ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to zones "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,017 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zones "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 6 Nov 2018 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 24" spoiler blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken away from mid pipe system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zones "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,009 miles

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

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

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

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

exhaust mid mount bracket broken away from pipework but is still supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner and outer edges 225/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner and outer edges 225/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,463 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,461 miles

Nearside 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,189 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)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 51,189 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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,650 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,053 miles

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

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,402 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,138 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)

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

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 URJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

KN03 URJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 URJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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