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KR03 DCU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 123,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre - rear belt not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 115,476 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 115,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,291 miles

large crack in screen not in swept area

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 87,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 77,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 60,025 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 60,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,686 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear number plate poor condition

rear tyres half worn

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,862 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

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 DCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KR03 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

KR03 DCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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