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KR03 VHY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,687 mi
Last recorded137,687 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,047 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 137,047 miles

Nearside Front 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,824 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 135,824 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,622 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 133,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,508 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 106,511 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,297 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,946 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 44,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is KR03 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 VHY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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