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KR03 DDE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 162,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 144,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 134,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,156 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,370 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,321 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,470 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,622 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 35,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 DDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

KR03 DDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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