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KR03 VXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,446 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 136,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 132,219 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 117,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 117,054 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 113,257 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,115 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 93,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 93,005 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 86,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 75,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,461 miles

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

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

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 VXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR03 VXF registered?

KR03 VXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is KR03 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 VXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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