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KR03 VJD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,678 mi
Last recorded149,678 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 149,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,513 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 80,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,514 miles

oil leaking off gear box

Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leaking off gear box

slight plat in n/s/f drop link ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,060 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,987 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,507 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 VJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

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

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