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KR03 VFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,336 mi
Last recorded120,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 120,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 116,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,414 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,835 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc(s) are worn

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,971 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,848 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 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

KR03 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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