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KY03 KXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,783 mi
Last recorded97,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 KXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,783 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 97,776 miles

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

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,953 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dashboard indicates fault with rear lights

Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible blocked jets (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dashboard indicates fault with rear lights

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,145 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 7 Jan 2014 81,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,658 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 80,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,764 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 79,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,506 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,915 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,915 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,791 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on.

slight play in o/s/f hub.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,426 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 57,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,054 miles

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

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)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

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 KXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

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

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