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KR03 PGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,627 mi
Last recorded164,627 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 164,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,519 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

rear anti roll bar D-bushes worn

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under guards damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside WORN ONLY (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 101,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside WORN ONLY (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 95,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to hose mounting point (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened nearside + offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear seatbelts unable to test

Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to hose mounting point (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened nearside + offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear seatbelts unable to test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,488 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 79,870 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,528 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,366 miles

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

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 PGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

KR03 PGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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