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KR03 YUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,014 mi
Last recorded156,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 YUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 156,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 150,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 142,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 136,375 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 136,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,759 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 127,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 115,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,273 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,881 miles

(1.4A.2b)The nearside door mirror case is slightly loose at one internal case fixing

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front (Left side) lower front suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

(2.5B.1a)the offside front (Right side) lower front suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

(3.3A.1b)The service brake pedal anti-slip device is worn

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front (Left side) brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front (right side) brake disc faces are slightly worn

(5.2.6)The nearside (Left side)outer lower sill has a protective cover fitted which is preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)The offside (Right side)outer lower sill has a protective cover fitted which is preventing an inspection

(8.1.1a)The nearside front (Left side) door mirror case has one internal fixing loose

NONE RELATED MOT TEST ITEMS

Protective cover(s) fitted to the vehicle underside front to rear which are seriously restricting the view to examine test items

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,986 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,173 miles

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference when sustained pressure applied

The vehicle underside inspection on this model is seriously impaired due to the manufacturer undertrays fitted,which also appear to be collecting large volumes of water

Fail 18 Jun 2008 58,173 miles

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifference when sustained pressure applied

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

The vehicle underside inspection on this model is seriously impaired due to the manufacturer undertrays fitted,which also appear to be collecting large volumes of water

Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,226 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

No facility to check engine oil level.Tinge white light from rear indicators.Both rear tyres approximately 02mm. Minor play in the offside front wheel assembly.

Stand fixed in lower swept area.No wipers or washers working at time of test,at the end of test rechecked weashers and wipers which started to work

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 YUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUH, 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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KR03 YUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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