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KY03 LFN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,073 mi
Last recorded70,073 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,128 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,822 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,085 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,849 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2011 37,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,654 miles

covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,469 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 5 Aug 2008 25,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,311 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 22,310 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 LFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

Is KY03 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LFN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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