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KY03 LKP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 87,514 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,395 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,952 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 77,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,362 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

some brake pipes pitted

some suspension component's corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,776 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 71,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2018 71,888 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 May 2018 71,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

offside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

some brake pipes pitted

Pass 10 May 2017 69,763 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

brake pipes pitted

Fail 10 May 2017 69,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes pitted

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 May 2016 63,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn low

nearside front fog light inop

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 May 2015 60,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

offside rear tyre worn low, perished and cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,660 miles

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

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

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn outer edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,307 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,830 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,077 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,958 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 36,958 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,121 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,991 miles

n/s/f tyre split on outer wall.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,993 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 LKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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