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KR03 LFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,946 mi
Last recorded165,946 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 165,946 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 159,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 151,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 147,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 138,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too low for readout

Pass 31 May 2015 118,699 miles
Fail 31 May 2015 118,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2014 109,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2013 96,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 90,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 May 2011 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 82,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,726 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 77,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,413 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,493 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 LFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

KR03 LFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is KR03 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 LFA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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