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KY03 JYB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,072 miles

Both Front wings corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round. car has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 113,072 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front wings corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round. car has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has under body corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2019 109,399 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,861 miles

Engine,sill & underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Indicator stalk deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 93,857 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine,sill & underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Indicator stalk deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,814 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,075 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,816 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,066 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 25,494 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,962 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 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KY03 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

KY03 JYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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