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KY03 KXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 KXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 97,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,739 miles

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

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all around 4 spring corroded, rear brake pipe corroded, rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 90,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all around 4 spring corroded, rear brake pipe corroded, rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,786 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

all under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,255 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,255 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,226 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,226 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,077 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,545 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,912 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,187 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 KXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

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

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