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KY03 LDA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,234 mi
Last recorded60,234 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,668 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,476 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 49,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,621 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,742 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 LDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LDA, 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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How do I check the history of KY03 LDA?

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What year was KY03 LDA registered?

KY03 LDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is KY03 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LDA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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