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KR03 OYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,146 mi
Last recorded179,146 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 179,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 167,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 167,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed,not reeling out (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of the tread ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,322 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 156,322 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 141,921 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 74,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,414 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,951 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 OYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

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

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