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KT03 NYN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,624 mi
Last recorded162,624 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,624 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2017 162,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 150,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear in both rear lower suspension arm to hub carrier pins/bushes(attention recommended)

condensation in offside front fog lamp

nearside repeater lamp damaged

parking brake lever anti slip missing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 129,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear in both rear lower suspension arm to hub carrier pins/bushes(attention recommended)

condensation in offside front fog lamp

nearside repeater lamp damaged

parking brake lever anti slip missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear/free play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush to hub

all brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear offside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush to hub

Fail 8 Aug 2013 116,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear/free play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush to hub

all brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear offside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush to hub

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,876 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 89,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight pitting in offside rear brake disc

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,219 miles

slight pitting in offside rear brake disc

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,006 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front lower suspension arm "inner" mounting bush in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,254 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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KT03 NYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

KT03 NYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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