MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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}
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}
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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