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KN03 ZPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,510 mi
Last recorded57,510 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 57,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 56,756 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,266 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres have cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,003 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 55,003 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,885 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of some components

lower Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

underbody covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,952 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,674 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 36,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,712 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 28,712 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,630 miles

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

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 ZPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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