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KS03 YCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,335 mi
Last recorded97,335 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and accessories (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,635 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 83,633 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn slightly weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,826 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,325 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,729 miles

Engine cover and under tyrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 50,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,147 miles

PLASTIC UNDERBODY TRIMS FITTED (UNABLE TO TEST FLOOR & CHASSIS FULLY)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,595 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,282 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 YCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

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

Is KS03 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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