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KR03 NXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,750 mi
Last recorded171,750 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 NXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 171,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front of screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s fog lamp lens broken but light working.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 171,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket corroded through but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s inner worn smooth but no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s front of screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s fog lamp lens broken but light working.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses are lightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

standard full undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 149,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses are lightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

standard full undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 140,513 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

factory undertrays fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nsr indicator pale

nsr tyre bald on edges no cords visible at time of test

osf tyre low on edges

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 140,511 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to fail limit (1.2.1 (e))

eml light on

factory undertrays fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nsr indicator pale

nsr tyre bald on edges no cords visible at time of test

nsr tyre low 1.6mm on legal limit

osf tyre low on edges

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine mil light on but to early manufacture to fail for it. (comes in on the 1st July 2003)

full length undertrays etc. fitted as standard preventing some inspections.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

boot release is seized but boot can be opened if handle is returned manually!.

dash displaying fault with n/s rear position lamp, other lamps have been substituted, all required lamps working at time of test.

engine idle speed slightly high but not excessive.

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on indicating a fault in the system!.

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 108,691 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

boot release is seized but boot can be opened if handle is returned manually!.

dash displaying fault with n/s rear position lamp, other lamps have been substituted, all required lamps working at time of test.

engine idle speed slightly high but not excessive.

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on indicating a fault in the system!.

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,252 miles

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 25 Sep 2017 89,948 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,683 miles

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,927 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2013 32,304 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2010 23,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 20,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,790 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,304 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 13,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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