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KY03 VWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

265,443 mi
Last recorded265,443 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 265,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 264,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 240,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 240,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear mounted (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 225,160 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 216,732 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in offside steering arm

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 May 2015 216,732 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in offside steering arm

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 May 2014 193,669 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 172,402 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 171,600 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 19,050 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 130,954 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 111,669 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 111,669 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 95,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 71,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 49,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,205 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 VWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

KY03 VWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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