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KR03 KNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level light on

glow plug light on

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,348 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 130,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear brake disk corrosion

rear pads uneven wear

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2018 124,434 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear brake disc corrosion

front and rear tyres low tread uneven wear low pressures

Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,340 miles

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

cant see all brake pipes

Fail 23 Nov 2017 119,339 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,397 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 115,397 miles

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

air filter insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,625 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,600 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 88,600 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 81,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,778 miles

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

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

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,275 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 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

KR03 KNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is KR03 KNZ safe to buy?

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