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KD03 YJP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,792 mi
Last recorded111,792 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2023 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 109,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,675 miles

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and o/s/f tyres worn from inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,436 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,591 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,807 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,340 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,382 miles

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

dash display warnings on

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,411 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 28,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,036 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 13,982 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 11,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,211 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 8,271 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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KD03 YJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD03 YJP, 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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KD03 YJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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