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KM03 YAV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,679 mi
Last recorded208,679 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 208,679 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 208,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 202,021 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 202,021 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 196,283 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 188,559 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms inner bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 177,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 166,037 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

Pass 26 Oct 2012 156,556 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 18 Oct 2011 140,961 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 124,059 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 26 Oct 2009 107,228 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,036 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,764 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 YAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KM03 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

KM03 YAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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