MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
parking brake release requires attention
slight distortion offside rear brake
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
handbrake switch requires attention
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
slight pitting front brake discs
slight wear front brake discs
undertrays fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
undertrays fitted
Oil leak
number plates deteriating
scuffing to nearside front tyre and wearing on outer edge
slight smearing nearside wiper blade
undertrays fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
number plates deteriating
scuffing to nearside front tyre and wearing on outer edge
slight smearing nearside wiper blade
undertrays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside steering rack gaiter damp
sill covers and undertrays fitted
slight smearing wiper blades
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY03 JYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?
KY03 JYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is KY03 JYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY03 JYU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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