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KN03 USH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing and bumper slight damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2021 108,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,129 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front anti roll bar links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning on dash

Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,491 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,283 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,767 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wipers not great

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,620 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,873 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

esp light on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

esp light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,100 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Mar 2011 38,076 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,721 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

travel in parking brake

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,402 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,924 miles

Rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,840 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)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

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 USH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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