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KR03 YUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,896 mi
Last recorded150,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 YUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 150,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 150,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 138,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 128,500 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge, 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm @ the centre, 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge, 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

tailgate couldn't be opened but access was gained to the boot

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,476 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge, 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm @ the centre, 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge, 225/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

tailgate couldn't be opened but access was gained to the boot

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 May 2014 85,614 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,502 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 81,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,950 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,421 miles

o/s/f tyre worn V rared all others W rated

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,211 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,367 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)

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,733 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 YUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR03 YUJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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