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KS03 YDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,668 mi
Last recorded173,668 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 173,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also with broken hanger (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

indicator stalk does not stay in left/right possition

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 158,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn off on outer shoulder

light corrosion on offside rear brake pipe going to the flexible brake hose

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excessive movement

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 20 May 2014 158,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn off on outer shoulder

light corrosion on offside rear brake pipe going to the flexible brake hose

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in any excessive movement

nearside front side repeater lens broken (in door mirror)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2012 148,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s indicator switch not staying on when used.(intermittently}

Fail 9 Nov 2012 148,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s indicator switch not staying on when used.(intermittently}

Pass 11 Nov 2011 141,587 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 141,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 135,531 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 125,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 111,380 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,041 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 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

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

Is KS03 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YDF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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