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KY03 WXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,072 mi
Last recorded202,072 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 202,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 of main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 LIMITS!! and misshape (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 189,018 miles

2xrear tyres slight misshape inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 189,018 miles

2xrear tyres slight misshape inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 180,155 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 167,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 167,754 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 158,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 158,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 144,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 128,832 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,228 miles

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

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

unable to test front yo rear brake pipe due to covers

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,416 miles

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

un able to test front to rear brake pipes and sills due to covers

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,143 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 WXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

KY03 WXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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