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KY03 KXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,566 mi
Last recorded129,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,566 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 129,556 miles

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

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 26 May 2016 124,079 miles

EML

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

off side front side mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,798 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 114,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,033 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 86,329 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,799 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 KXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

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

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