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KN03 USG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 137,875 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 131,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 131,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 126,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,764 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 120,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,918 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt buckle is missing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 112,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 112,915 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 105,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 99,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 93,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,448 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 86,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 1 Apr 2009 76,995 miles

handbrake lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,822 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

handbrake lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,395 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 USG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

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