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KP03 WYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,000 mi
Last recorded147,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 147,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch slight corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 147,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch slight corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 144,000 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Fail 25 Apr 2020 144,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 8 May 2019 139,737 miles

Rear various corrosions on surface on panels under & outer

Front various corrosions on surface on panels under & outer

Fail 4 May 2019 139,736 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam/headlamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front various corrosions on surface on panels under & outer

Rear various corrosions on surface on panels under & outer

Pass 9 Dec 2017 132,262 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,557 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 130,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,490 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 126,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Handle (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,284 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2014 121,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 114,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 106,041 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 106,011 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2010 95,471 miles

slight play o/s ball joint n/s ball joint rubber spilt both front camber bushes perrished

Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,420 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,337 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,200 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covered up underneath unable to inspect brake pipes and fuel pipes

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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KP03 WYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KP03 WYH, 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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KP03 WYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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