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KN03 USW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,848 miles

Advise; gearbox oil leak / slight blow from rear of exhaust at repair joint].

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at coil spring both sides] (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear repair (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (2.4.A.3)

offside front exhaust bracket broken

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,699 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine warning light on

o/s/r brake disc back plate rusting away

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine warning light on

o/s/r brake disc back plate rusting away

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,765 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,722 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable.

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Offside front tyre badly worn on outside edge.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2012 73,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate damaged but still readable.

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Offside front tyre badly worn on outside edge.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 68,643 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,602 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked.

Parking brake light staying on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,412 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)

cracks in front number plate

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,398 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 USW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

KN03 USW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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