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KR03 VJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,126 miles

Front both side wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link rubber damaged

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear both side coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 70,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,915 miles

Oil leak

main brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,915 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

main brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,326 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

rear number plate poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2011 52,732 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

exhaust poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

covers fitted preventing full inspection

gearbox oil leak

parking brake lever has almost no reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,107 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,499 miles

Cannot perform check of near side rear seatbelt, due to occupation of child seat.

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 VJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

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

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