MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake disc's worn a lip
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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KN03 YVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2003.
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