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KY03 WYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,850 mi
Last recorded156,850 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 156,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 144,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,968 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 126,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 126,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 126,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 125,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 125,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 120,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,484 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,602 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 WYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

KY03 WYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is KY03 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 WYG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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