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KP03 WYU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,872 mi
Last recorded32,872 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,007 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,934 miles

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)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 88,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front inner wing cover shows signs of wheel fouling.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,800 miles

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn close to cord construction on inner edges

N/S/R tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

undershields fitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

undershields fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 45,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 45,310 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,287 miles

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,334 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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KP03 WYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WYU, 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 KP03 WYU registered?

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

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