MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front headlamps started to deteriorate
Indicator switch faulty flash three times and turns off both sides (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up and discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to tread bars 3mm each (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust mount not mounted to body
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front headlamps started to deteriorate
Indicator switch faulty flash three times and turns off both sides (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up and discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to tread bars 3mm each (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust mount not mounted to body
Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak from engine
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users blow pass injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush the front arm (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush the front arm (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear arms (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in front wheel bearings
2 x punctures in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air filter housing insecure rattling
front brake discs worn and corroded
slight play in all 4 lower wishbone bushes... advise change all 4 together
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
2 x punctures in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air filter housing insecure rattling
front brake discs worn and corroded
slight play in all 4 lower wishbone bushes... advise change all 4 together
slight play in front anti roll bar links
slight play in n/s steering arm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
KN03 USC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 USC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of KN03 USC?
You can check the full history of KN03 USC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KN03 USC registered?
KN03 USC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.
Is KN03 USC safe to buy?
The MOT history for KN03 USC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KN03 USC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN03 USC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.