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KNZ 1022

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,119 mi
Last recorded96,119 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 1022
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,119 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,119 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm STEEL one (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake discs faces rusty

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,962 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc dust cover corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

eml lamp on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 85,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc dust cover corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

eml lamp on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,522 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,050 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,900 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 71,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,681 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,068 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KNZ 1022 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KNZ 1022, 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 KNZ 1022 registered?

KNZ 1022 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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