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KR03 CZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 CZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 135,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative indicator stalk loose (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim and no visual beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and not sitting correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim and no visible beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge but wereing excessivly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

gearbox leaking badly

ignition switch (eis switch)sticking

Pass 24 Nov 2018 128,735 miles

front tires wearing on inner edges

headlights starting to cloud over

Pass 9 Dec 2017 122,480 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gear box ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,881 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wearing Inside

Oil leak Gear box ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wearing Inside

Oil leak Gear box ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,779 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 82,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,274 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,747 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2010 33,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,350 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,601 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,017 miles

deep cut in o/s/f tyre but not expossing inner ply

Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,819 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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KR03 CZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CZD, 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 CZD registered?

KR03 CZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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