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KM03 YAW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,246 mi
Last recorded117,246 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 117,244 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))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML illuminated to indicate a fault, vehicle first used 24/06/2003

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 106,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,215 miles

EML is on

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear brake pipes thinned by corrosion

headlamp lenses need attention, affecting patterns and light outputs

Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested would not idle below 1600rpm (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower mounting bolt not securing shock to hub (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement alloy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

EML is on

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear brake pipes thinned by corrosion

headlamp lenses need attention, affecting patterns and light outputs

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,559 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,559 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,019 miles

Engine management light is on.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,118 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,118 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 YAW 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 73.7%.

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

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