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KR03 VHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 117,732 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 113,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,622 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator stalk is worn but still operative

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,074 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 69,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 49,741 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,490 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 VHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

KR03 VHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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