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KN03 YVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 YVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,583 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked with yellow chalk (front) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (front) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear suspensions/steering components corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 22 Mar 2018 131,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked with yellow chalk (front) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (front) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear suspensions/steering components corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,615 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls spilting/perring (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sides walls spilting (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both side ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hoses boths (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,035 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 109,028 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2011 101,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,716 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 95,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,304 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 41,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,271 miles

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

air filter box loose off mountings

brake application front uneven but within limit

indicator stalk intermittent fault

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 YVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YVR, 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 YVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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