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KY03 WDG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,454 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Fail 5 Aug 2014 132,407 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm

slight play in rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,289 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,246 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,667 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,642 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 WDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

KY03 WDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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