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KM03 XKY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,271 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 128,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,829 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 108,386 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 100,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,689 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 80,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,285 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,174 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,091 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,016 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,562 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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KM03 XKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KM03 XKY, 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 KM03 XKY registered?

KM03 XKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KM03 XKY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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