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KD03 YJS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,918 mi
Last recorded43,918 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 43,918 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed huge cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged very badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VALVE CAP RUSTED ON....UNABLE TO SET PRESSURE. TYRE APPEARS UNDER INFLATED ETC. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front OSF TYRE ALSO WORN BALD OUTSIDE EDGE.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged CORRODED CAP/THREAD DAMAGED (4.1.D.1e)

TRACKING WOULD BE RECOMMENDEED WITH 2 NEW TYRES, ALL NEW VALVES

VERY RUSTY METAL BRAKE PIPE TO NSF BRAKE HOSE. REC. CLEAN/TREAT ETC

WHEEL BOLTS AND LOCKERS MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE (APPEAR RUSTY)

WHEELS WILL REQUIRE CLEANING OF ALLOY CORROSION BEFORE TYRE REFIT

Pass 19 May 2015 39,524 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 36,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 34,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 34,000 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)

Pass 16 May 2012 27,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,904 miles

Both front tyres inner treads worn.

Both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm (new tyres needed).

Pass 12 May 2009 17,590 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)

cuts in both front tyres inner side walls

Fail 12 May 2009 17,590 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

cuts in both front tyres inner side walls

Pass 30 May 2008 14,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,016 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 9,015 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nail in tyre

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 YJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KD03 YJS, 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 YJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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