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KS03 YHF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,733 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 106,728 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 93,533 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,528 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,849 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is worn ,cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre is worn,cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is worn,cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre is worn,cracked and perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,963 miles

off side mirror slight damage not seriuosly affecting rear view

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,963 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

off side mirror slight damage not seriuosly affecting rear view

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,098 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,093 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

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 YHF 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 66.7%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

KS03 YHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is KS03 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YHF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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