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KY03 TTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,212 mi
Last recorded175,212 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 175,212 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded but not blowing

offside front and rear tyers as slight cuts not showing cord

Fail 9 May 2011 175,212 miles

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

center exhaust clamp corroded but not blowing

offside front and rear tyers as slight cuts not showing cord

Pass 14 Apr 2010 162,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 153,472 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 153,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 145,474 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 145,469 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres just on 2mm

Pass 14 Feb 2007 129,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 129,269 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 98,875 miles

ADVISE-FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ADVISE-REAR NUMBER PLATE

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 TTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 TTJ registered?

KY03 TTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is KY03 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 TTJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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