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KN03 VPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,742 mi
Last recorded172,742 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 172,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 163,197 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 15 May 2018 163,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 15 May 2017 153,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 144,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 144,714 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 134,533 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 134,486 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 122,685 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 19 May 2014 122,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 15 May 2013 111,217 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 111,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 101,214 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 May 2012 101,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 20 May 2011 92,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 92,220 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 81,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 71,180 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 61,896 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 61,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 50,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,980 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 VPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

KN03 VPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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