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KS03 YDV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,359 mi
Last recorded63,359 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,999 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

ENGINE AND UNDER VEHICLE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

REAR AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

ENGINE AND UNDER VEHICLE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

REAR AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 46,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 45,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,797 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,134 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 YDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

KS03 YDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is KS03 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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