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KY03 WNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 110,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 106,118 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 94,968 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 90,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 81,167 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,800 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,485 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,485 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and near limit

Pass 11 May 2007 34,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,092 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 WNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 WNJ registered?

KY03 WNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is KY03 WNJ safe to buy?

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