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KR03 NMA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,304 mi
Last recorded118,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,304 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge damage to sidewall in places.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 190,397 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge damage to sidewall in places.

Offside front flog light is insecure

Parking brake warning light flashes on and of multiple times during test.is now of has not comeback on.

Pass 11 May 2018 112,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 112,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 107,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 102,417 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 31 May 2015 96,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly and their operation is a bit uneven.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 63,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,758 miles

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

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

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 NMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

KR03 NMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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