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KM03 YBV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,497 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe flexi bracket burst

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,949 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,045 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,738 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 56,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2010 52,515 miles

Has a cut in tread, on the o/s rear tyre aprox 20mm but not to chordes.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 52,515 miles

Has a cut in tread, on the o/s rear tyre aprox 20mm but not to chordes.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,400 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,068 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 YBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

KM03 YBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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