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KN03 YVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 111,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 111,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,896 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp beam patterns weak but evident (both)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 104,895 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp beam patterns weak but evident (both)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,647 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,678 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 92,672 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,979 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight movement in both steering rack inner tie rod joints.

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's worn a lip

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,931 miles

front discs corroding on edges

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

slight play both front wheel bearings

tested in wet conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,167 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,276 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 49,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 38,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,399 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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KN03 YVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN03 YVY, 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 KN03 YVY registered?

KN03 YVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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