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KG03 YPH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 YPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,827 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Rear Exhaust hanger adrift but still supported

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box. (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,120 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,119 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 88,358 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,267 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,267 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,117 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,151 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,494 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,600 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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KG03 YPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KG03 YPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG03 YPH registered?

KG03 YPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is KG03 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG03 YPH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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