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KY03 VNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,290 mi
Last recorded149,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 149,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 136,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 124,762 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 124,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 122,827 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 122,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,759 miles

Centre exhaust clamp starting to split.

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy advise attention

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2017 120,757 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side mirror (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust clamp starting to split.

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

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

Rear brakes noisy advise attention

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 May 2015 114,623 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has small cut however not exposing cords or ply

offside rear tyre has age related cracking however not exposing any cords or ply

Fail 12 May 2015 114,623 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has small cut however not exposing cords or ply

offside rear tyre has age related cracking however not exposing any cords or ply

Pass 8 May 2014 110,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 108,624 miles

fuel filter connector held on with cable tie

o/s/r brake disc corrroding

oil leak

some metal brake pipes corroding

some scratching on wind screen

vehicle has running fault

wheel paint heavly flaking on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2013 108,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filter connector held on with cable tie

o/s/r brake disc corrroding

oil leak

some metal brake pipes corroding

some scratching on wind screen

wheel paint heavly flaking on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 104,935 miles

engine poor running

front brake discs worn

service over due

servo pipe rubbing on air filter box

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2012 104,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine poor running

front brake discs worn

paint falling off wheels

service over due

servo pipe rubbing on air filter box

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2011 94,340 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on air

o/s head lamp has n o pattern

paint coming off wheel on inner edges

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake pads very low.

slight oil leak offside front near steering rack area.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 71,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 31,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,061 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 VNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VNZ, 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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KY03 VNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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