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KN03 VRL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,539 mi
Last recorded161,539 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,539 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 161,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 152,277 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 145,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 138,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,659 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 127,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,224 miles

Central exhaust mounting rotted

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,577 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,420 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,125 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,053 miles

Front and Rear number plates both have a slight water ingress.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,722 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 VRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

KN03 VRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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