MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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 ()
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)
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)
Engine management light is on.
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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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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