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KR03 AAN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 164,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 157,020 miles

Front both tyres worn

Front slightly oil leak

under cover with tray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 157,020 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn wheel bearing (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn wheel bearing (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front both tyres worn

Front slightly oil leak

under cover with tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 155,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 153,701 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 153,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 150,885 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 137,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 137,801 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 117,103 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jan 2011 117,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jan 2010 102,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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 30 Oct 2008 89,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some unbalance of front brakes

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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KR03 AAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR03 AAN, 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 KR03 AAN registered?

KR03 AAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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