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KR03 VCE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,319 miles

exhaust mount corroded

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,170 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,323 miles

N/S/F Tyre Side Wall Damaged

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,323 miles

N/S/F Tyre Side Wall Damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 45,787 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 45,787 miles

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

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

parking brake pedal anti slip material missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,414 miles

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

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to plastic panelling

Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,414 miles

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

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

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

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to plastic panelling

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,605 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,879 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 VCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

KR03 VCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is KR03 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 VCE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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