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KY03 LFH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,870 mi
Last recorded174,870 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 174,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 174,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 257,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 147,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wing mirror deteriorated

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

eml light on

Fail 7 Mar 2017 146,680 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Wheel bolt snapped in hub (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management on

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Gearbox has a bad oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes quite corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 129,656 miles

engine light on, n/s/r tyre close to limit, brake discs (lip), rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 129,655 miles

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

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

engine light on, n/s/r tyre close to limit, brake discs (lip), rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,005 miles

engine light on, front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 119,804 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on, front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,636 miles

both rear brake pipes in a rusty condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,380 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,986 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,060 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 LFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

KY03 LFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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