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KS03 ZFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ZFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,488 miles

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

undertray fitted and engine cover fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 137,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 121,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 121,884 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes to sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes to sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 100,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 100,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,733 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,855 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,848 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 57,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion on n/s/f coil spring

corrosion on n/s/r coil spring

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 45,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,657 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,130 miles

offside rear light lens damaged on reverse light area.

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 ZFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

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

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