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KY03 VWK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,280 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,720 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 66,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,259 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,238 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 61,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,429 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust heat sheald insacure

front/rear brakediscs pitting/worn

Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,185 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 20,626 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 VWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

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

Is KY03 VWK safe to buy?

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