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KY03 XNB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,581 mi
Last recorded147,581 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 147,581 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 147,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,134 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 139,117 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Number plate carrier (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

manufactures emission's limit removed at tint of retest

Fail 29 Nov 2023 133,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,303 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,753 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 25 Nov 2021 128,744 miles

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,706 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 125,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 118,289 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,270 miles

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

advise fuel treatment to help emissions

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,969 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

towbar not fitted to mounting bracket at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,529 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 56,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,166 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 XNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

KY03 XNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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