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KD03 YKL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

58,335 mi
Last recorded58,335 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 YKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 58,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 56,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,121 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,662 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 54,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside and offside adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and offside - fitted correct offset pin bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 53,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 53,403 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside and offside both headlamps cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,545 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 50,276 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 48,047 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 48,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,432 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 43,432 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside both also splits in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also splitting in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,090 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,742 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 32,959 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 32,883 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,724 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 15,724 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 30 May 2006 13,420 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 YKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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