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KR03 VJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,940 mi
Last recorded115,940 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,940 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 115,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,208 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

O/S FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR BROKEN+INSECURE

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,208 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

O/S FRONT BRAKE PAD SENSOR BROKEN+INSECURE

Pass 8 Feb 2016 164,606 miles

BOOT LID NOT OPENING

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 5 Feb 2016 164,598 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOOT LID NOT OPENING

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,693 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,191 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear extra tail lamps not working

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 63,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lower arm outer suspension bush noisey

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,431 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 53,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,770 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 40,770 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,352 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 VJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

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

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