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KT03 GYB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,228 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 130,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn ,outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fault on indicator switch

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring weak

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,845 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,419 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,087 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,084 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,898 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,966 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,368 miles

n/s/f tyre low.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,682 miles

both rear tyres on limit 1.6mm

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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KT03 GYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT03 GYB, 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 KT03 GYB registered?

KT03 GYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 GYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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