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KY03 JXU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 JXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,895 miles

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

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

headlamps discolouring

surface corrosion to all 4 brake discs (vehicle has been stood)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,878 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)

nearside front tyre wearing low and cracking on tread

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall and damaged slightly

offside rear tyre inner wall worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to brake discs all round

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,843 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low.

nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,377 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low.

nearside front wiper blade split slightly.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 77,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,908 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,664 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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KY03 JXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KY03 JXU, 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 KY03 JXU registered?

KY03 JXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is KY03 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 JXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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