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87,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
exhaust centre box corroded
some brake pipes pitted
some suspension component's corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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 ()
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
rear exhaust hanger broken
brake pipes pitted
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
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
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
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
nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre split on outer wall.
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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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