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KR03 KNG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,395 mi
Last recorded94,395 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,395 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,212 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,705 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,476 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,684 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,160 miles

handbrake requires attention

n/s/f tyre damaged in outer sidewall

Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,158 miles

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

eng/man light on

handbrake requires attention

n/s/f tyre damaged in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,302 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

passenger side front tyre outer side wall cuts

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,606 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,023 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,315 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front tyres wearing on edges.

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 KNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

KR03 KNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is KR03 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 KNG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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