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KM03 LUY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,774 mi
Last recorded78,774 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 78,774 miles

EML LIGHT INDICATES FAULT

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BEFORE REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 78,768 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

EML LIGHT INDICATES FAULT

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BEFORE REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,300 miles

EML active

excess water leak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

EML active

excess water leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,528 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,994 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,885 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,843 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,220 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 27 Nov 2006 17,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,478 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

wiper blades slight smear

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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KM03 LUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KM03 LUY, 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 KM03 LUY registered?

KM03 LUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is KM03 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 LUY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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