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KS03 YFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,107 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 94,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 93,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 93,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 91,722 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides(7yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Pass 26 May 2020 90,160 miles

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

Offside Side mirror discolored Oil Filled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 87,806 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat sticky when moving backward or forward

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror glass deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,333 miles

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

Offside Front slight fraying to drivers seat belt webbing

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

Offside drivers door mirror glass has discolouration - view to rear unimpaired

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

Pass 10 May 2017 81,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side wall deteriation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror discolored (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side wall deteriation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror discolored (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 75,556 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexi-hoses slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 73,284 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2014 71,133 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2014 71,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 69,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 67,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2011 66,372 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,223 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 36,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive travel in parking brake

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,405 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 28,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YFD, 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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KS03 YFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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