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KY03 VMU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,375 mi
Last recorded212,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 212,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 212,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 197,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 197,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 180,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 180,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 163,629 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 149,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 143,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 126,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 107,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,052 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 86,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 70,546 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s headlight damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,421 miles

both number plates getting faded

slight accident damage to n/s/f wing

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 VMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

KY03 VMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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