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KY03 XMW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,237 mi
Last recorded142,237 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 142,237 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 105,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,657 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,248 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,247 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,972 miles

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

middle exhaust support rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,652 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 XMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

KY03 XMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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