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KY03 LEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,185 mi
Last recorded81,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,185 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt customer belonging on the seat ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,791 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,769 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant bottle pipe leaking ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 65,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,974 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,949 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,983 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,983 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,849 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 30,847 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LEJ 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 72.7%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

KY03 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 LEJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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