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KY03 WDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,620 mi
Last recorded167,620 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 167,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 161,868 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 161,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 152,876 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s n/s/r main brake pipes from floor to flex slightly corrroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 18 Nov 2016 152,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s n/s/r main brake pipes from floor to flex slightly corrroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,790 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 146,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 136,877 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 136,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 126,687 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 126,048 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 111,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 107,969 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 107,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 100,644 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2007 78,996 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2007 78,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 58,032 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm and front tyres wearing on outer edge

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 WDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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