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KR03 YUL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,195 mi
Last recorded138,195 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 138,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 138,125 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,714 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,872 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 119,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,620 miles

both front forward suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to o/s/f tyre tread no cord showing

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to o/s/f tyre tread no cord showing

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 94,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 76,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,475 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 52,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,437 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,669 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 YUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

KR03 YUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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