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K16 KAY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,985 mi
Last recorded23,985 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 KAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 23,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

underside of vehicle front & rear braking , suspension , steering components & prescribed areas corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2026 23,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

underside of vehicle front & rear braking , suspension , steering components & prescribed areas corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake slight low effort

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

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

steering , suspension and braking components & prescribed areas front & rear showing corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2024 23,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust on brake discs due to lack of use?

Pass 2 Mar 2023 23,637 miles

uundertrays & covers fitted ......unable to examine some components

Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,636 miles

undertray & covers fitted .....unable to examine some testable components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,635 miles

all brake discs showing surface rust

undertrays &^ covers fitted......unable to examine some components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 23,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight mishapen.

undertrays & covers fitted.........unable to examine some components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,633 miles

undertarys & covers fitted .......unable to examine some testable components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,614 miles

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

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

undertrays & covers fitted ....unable to examine some components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 23,611 miles

undertrays & covers fitted ...unable to examine some components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 23,610 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

undertrays & covers fitted ...unable to examine some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,595 miles

Nearside Front tyre misshapen

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 23,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre misshapen

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard switch stiff in opperation

Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,530 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

automatic gearbox oil leak ?

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,263 miles

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

engine & floor covers fitted ......unable to examine components beneath ?

Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,935 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

offside rear / nearside rear tyres slight mis-shapen

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2010 22,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil leaks

offside rear / nearside rear tyres slight mis-shapen

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

damage to nearside rear door

engine & floor covers fitted unable to examine components beneath?

gearbox oil leak

nearside front moulding loose

unable to view inner face of rear brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,084 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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K16 KAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K16 KAY, 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 K16 KAY registered?

K16 KAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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