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KY03 KXF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,126 mi
Last recorded91,126 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 KXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,471 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,319 miles

N/S/F brake disc pitted on braking surface

Rear suspension componants corroding with age

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,475 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 78,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 76,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2011 69,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 60,841 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,303 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 KXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 KXF registered?

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

Is KY03 KXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 KXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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