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KN03 USC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,234 mi
Last recorded122,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 USC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,234 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 122,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,919 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,123 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 109,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,614 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,120 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,554 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,796 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 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.

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What year was KN03 USC registered?

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

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