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KR03 ZTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 ZTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 155,828 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 150,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 143,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 143,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 141,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 130,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 130,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 114,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 114,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 94,430 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 94,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 84,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 84,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 66,509 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 66,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 ZTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

KR03 ZTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is KR03 ZTZ safe to buy?

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