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KY03 LLP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Bad engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty cannot be held by self in either direction (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 156,399 miles

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

Suspension Corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 150,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,788 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,724 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,069 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,426 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,624 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 LLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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