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KY03 LKX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,995 mi
Last recorded115,995 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 115,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 115,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower forward facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 99,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,272 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,666 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 80,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 75,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 72,186 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 67,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,847 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

n/s/f front lower splash guard missing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,571 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 LKX 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 65%.

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

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