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KY03 LGC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,460 mi
Last recorded59,460 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 59,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,792 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 55,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2019 48,370 miles

man light on

Fail 19 Feb 2019 48,282 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

man light on

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,352 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 41,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,688 miles

vehicle underside slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,858 miles

both o/s tyres and n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,938 miles

indicator stork

Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,567 miles

indicator stork slight looseness

offside wiper blade smeary

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,874 miles

both front lower arm front bushes

front number plate

nearside front tyre cut in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2009 30,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front lower arm front bushes

front number plate

nearside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,804 miles

advise both front nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,786 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on outer wall

Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre is worn on outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,600 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 LGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

KY03 LGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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