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KY03 JYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 JYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty will not lock in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass has gone dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch faulty Stalk has to held in "ON" position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S and O/S front anti-role bar linkage upper dust covers splitting

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,679 miles

Exhaust system secondary CATS internals broken apart

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S outer sidewalls cracked - N/S bald outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Stalk has to held in "ON" position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 77,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Has to be held in position for constant direction of indication for N/S and O/S (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 77,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S and O/S Brake reaction arm bushes - Downward facing ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty Has to be held in position for constant direction indication for N/S and O/S (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty O/S Indication does not stay in "On" position - Stalk has to be held in the "On" position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty O/S Indication does not stay in "On" position - Stalk has to be held in the "On" position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,532 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,532 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,594 miles

both brake reaction arm bushes starting to split

Fail 10 May 2019 69,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both brake reaction arm bushes starting to split

Pass 10 May 2018 66,323 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)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,025 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,119 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,656 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,097 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 JYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

KY03 JYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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