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KY03 LKK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,806 mi
Last recorded220,806 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 220,806 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 214,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 208,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 202,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 196,156 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 196,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 186,811 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 176,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 176,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 167,086 miles

3x winter tyres fitted

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 167,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

3x winter tyres fitted

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 150,519 miles

LPG filler positioned in a vunarable position under rear bumper and could be damaged

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,130 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 116,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,414 miles

Centre exhaust hanger heavily corroded but still attached

N/S/F door lock bounces on locking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,395 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre exhaust hanger heavily corroded but still attached

N/S/F door lock bounces on locking

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Washer jets need aligning

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,765 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,659 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,084 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 LKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LKK, 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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KY03 LKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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