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KS03 YCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,690 mi
Last recorded210,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 210,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 197,216 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 189,064 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 160,172 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 27 Jun 2011 160,172 miles

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 23 Jun 2010 136,973 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 136,973 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,732 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,013 miles

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

n/s/f tyre showing wear off inner circumference of tread.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,330 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front trackrod end

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,457 miles

advise!!! n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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 YCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KS03 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 YCF registered?

KS03 YCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is KS03 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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