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KY03 VMK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,307 mi
Last recorded201,307 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 201,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

rear subframe/suspension arms corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2017 201,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroding/greased

rear subframe/suspension arms corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2016 183,338 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 171,214 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit

naerside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 153,245 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 153,245 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 128,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 119,948 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 119,797 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,897 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 VMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

KY03 VMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 VMK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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