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KG03 YRR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,875 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,928 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,761 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,761 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,841 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 112,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 31 May 2014 112,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,574 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 13 Jun 2012 98,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,179 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2009 83,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2008 79,967 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 75,976 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,342 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 YRR 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 68.4%.

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 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 KG03 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

KG03 YRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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