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KR03 VFN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,391 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 147,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,506 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 143,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 140,048 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 136,369 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 136,369 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 135,795 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,084 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 128,084 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 116,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,869 miles

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

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

wipers are slightly smeary

Fail 16 Oct 2009 121,868 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

wipers are slightly smeary

Pass 26 Jul 2008 83,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,309 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

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 VFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

KR03 VFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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