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KM03 YBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,209 mi
Last recorded111,209 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 111,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,231 miles

Near side front tyre worn out (outer)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Near side front tyre worn out (outer)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,422 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,854 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,559 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has got a nail in centre section

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,356 miles

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

ns mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,356 miles

ns mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,126 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 YBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

KM03 YBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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