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KN03 URS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,392 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 87,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,750 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,049 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,403 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,275 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 61,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,757 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,757 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 46,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 38,411 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 URS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

KN03 URS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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