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KR03 WFN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 WFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 128,488 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 128,488 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,989 miles

both front brake disks are worn and badly lipped

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake disks are worn and badly lipped

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside side repeater damaged

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2008 85,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

low on screen wash

nearside side repeater damaged

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet emblem missing

Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,050 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet emblem missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,669 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

KR03 WFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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