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KG03 YRE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,392 mi
Last recorded178,392 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 178,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 164,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 135,412 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 119,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,959 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,638 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 83,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,442 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)

near side front tyre small cut outher wall

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,746 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,871 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,851 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 YRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YRE, 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 KG03 YRE registered?

KG03 YRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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