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KY03 SZN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 SZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 127,554 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 127,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,977 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system heavily corroded and front support bracket fractured

front tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6mm tread remaining(advise replacement)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,513 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,033 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 106,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,482 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,036 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,036 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 SZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

KY03 SZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is KY03 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 SZN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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