MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All Rear Suspension Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All Rear Suspension Arm Mount Bushes Perishing
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
various vehicle under body protection panels fitted and front section missing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
various vehicle under body protection panels fitted and front section missing
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe Above Fuel Tank Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe Above Fuel Tank Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Front Seatbelt Retraction Poor
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward Arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Front Seatbelt Retraction Poor
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)
Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front jacking pad missing
Various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items resticted
Vehicle emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner and washer bottle wire loom (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front jacking pad missing
Various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items resticted
Vehicle emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air filter box insecure
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
rear tyre tread depth low
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
rear tyre tread depth low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KR03 NWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 NWU, 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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KR03 NWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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