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KY03 ONS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ONS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,058 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2011 103,976 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,162 miles

High Level brake light disconnected

Under body trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,162 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,124 miles

advise rear brake check,pads may need replacing

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 55,080 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,813 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 ONS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONS, 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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What year was KY03 ONS registered?

KY03 ONS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KY03 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 ONS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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