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KN03 UTC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 UTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,531 miles

Cracking in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,244 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inside wall

Fail 16 Sep 2014 107,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has small cut on inside wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,083 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,612 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 53,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,670 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 UTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

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

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