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KS03 FYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,189 mi
Last recorded193,189 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 FYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 193,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 193,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 189,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured door mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured door mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 179,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bands

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

o.b.d.light on

Fail 15 Dec 2015 179,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bands

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

o.b.d.light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 161,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 156,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 137,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 137,539 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 119,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 101,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,351 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,075 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 60,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,478 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 51,478 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,971 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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KS03 FYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KS03 FYY, 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 KS03 FYY registered?

KS03 FYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is KS03 FYY safe to buy?

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