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KR03 NNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 NNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 137,329 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 137,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 132,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 128,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,051 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 123,006 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 116,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 116,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre,pershing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge,cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,030 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 17 Sep 2016 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from engine.

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from engine.

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,528 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2015 65,504 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,802 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,414 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,391 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,956 miles

front pads getting low

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 NNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR03 NNY registered?

KR03 NNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is KR03 NNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 NNY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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