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EK03 KYA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,929 mi
Last recorded173,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 173,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 173,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 164,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 141,718 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 141,715 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 128,842 miles

Front Both front suspension top mount have slight play

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all position headlamps

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 May 2019 128,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both front suspension top mount have slight play

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all position headlamps

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,410 miles

o/s/f tyre cutting on outer edge

o/s/r inner c.v gattor damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,810 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,492 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,926 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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EK03 KYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EK03 KYA, 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 EK03 KYA registered?

EK03 KYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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