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KS03 YCR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

193,817 mi
Last recorded193,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 193,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 193,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 - 65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 190,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 190,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 -65 X 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 187,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 184,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 181,060 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 181,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 177,296 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 177,296 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 172,776 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 2 Jul 2015 172,776 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 168,562 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 168,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

head lamp washer system dis connected on advice from vosa.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 164,925 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 164,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 159,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 141,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 130,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 89,355 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 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

KS03 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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