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KR03 EOL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,047 mi
Last recorded130,047 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 130,047 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 120,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 116,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 110,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,192 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,617 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,181 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,886 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,871 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 EOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EOL, 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 EOL registered?

KR03 EOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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