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KS03 YBB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 91,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,105 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,750 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 70,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Cut in nearside front tyre wall

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,632 miles

Exhaust system rear bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system rear bracket broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,704 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

various suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2012 51,704 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

various suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,935 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,935 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE BONNET DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

ADVISE CONDITION OF NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FLOOR ANCHOR .

ADVISE CONDITION OF OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT FLOOR ANCHOR .

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

ADVISE NEARSIDE REPEATER DAMAGED.

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,588 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,308 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 YBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KS03 YBB, 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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KS03 YBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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