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KY03 TLU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,458 mi
Last recorded137,458 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,458 miles

SLOW PUNCTURE IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL , INJECTOR COMPRESSION SEAL LEAKING ON ENGINE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Nov 2013 137,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLOW PUNCTURE IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL , INJECTOR COMPRESSION SEAL LEAKING ON ENGINE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Nov 2012 134,037 miles

BOTH FRONT LINK ARMS SLIGFHT WEAR , ALL ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 134,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT LINK ARMS SLIGFHT WEAR , ALL ADVISES ASSESED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,428 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,661 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,058 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,646 miles

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

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 TLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

KY03 TLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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