MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted limited inspection
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
o/s/f tyre close too limits
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre close too limits
n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge
oil leak on the rear diff
oil leak on the rear diff
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak on the rear diff
stone chip in windscreen
o/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators
stone chip in the windscreen in swept area A
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r tyre is on the tread wear indicators
stone chip in the windscreen in swept area A
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ACROSS TREAD AREA 3MM.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KY03 SYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?
KY03 SYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.
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