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KR03 CZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,024 mi
Last recorded166,024 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 CZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 166,024 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 166,024 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 157,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,124 miles

3 NAILS IN N/S REAR TYRE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

N/S + O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PEEL

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,517 miles

SILL AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,517 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SILL AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,040 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

Fail 22 Sep 2008 67,037 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,193 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,120 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 CZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

KR03 CZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is KR03 CZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 CZZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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