MOT Status
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171,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear light lense damaged but not affecting reflector or light output.
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken but not loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
EML light on
Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Mounted slightly out of position
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Top mount noisy/creaking
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Mounted slightly out of position
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Top mount noisy/creaking
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steel wheel at possition n/side rear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
plastic covering underbody panelling and both outer sill panels
slight deterioration of rear number plate
slight wear to both rear brake discs
wear to both front brake discs
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
plastic covering entire underbody and both outer sill panels
slight wear all brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic covering entire underbody
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
unable to see condition of rear brake pads
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted
wear n/s/front tyre
offside front tyre worn low on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY03 WEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WEF, 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 WEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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