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KM03 YBK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,500 mi
Last recorded196,500 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 196,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 196,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 183,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 183,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 171,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 169,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 158,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 158,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 143,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,991 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 110,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,886 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,233 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,513 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2007 58,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 44,536 miles

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

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 YBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

KM03 YBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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