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KN03 URT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,927 mi
Last recorded56,927 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 URT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 56,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,525 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 47,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,823 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 45,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,822 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 45,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,312 miles

CORROSION PRESENT ON ALL SUSPENSION, AND CHASSIS AREA ON REAR

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR PLATE ADHESIVE FAILING BUT NOT AFFECTING REFLECTIVE PROPERTIES TOO MUCH AT THIS TIME (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVY CORROSION PRESENT ON BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CORROSION PRESENT ON ALL SUSPENSION, AND CHASSIS AREA ON REAR

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR PLATE ADHESIVE FAILING BUT NOT AFFECTING REFLECTIVE PROPERTIES TOO MUCH AT THIS TIME (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVY CORROSION PRESENT ON BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,189 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated indicating an issue/fault

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,115 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,248 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,227 miles

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)

rear number plate has slight water damage

Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,217 miles

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

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)

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,240 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 URT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 URT, 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 URT registered?

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

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