MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective on center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high head light adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective on center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Both rear brake hoses perishing.
Both rear brake pipes rusty.
Front suspension lower arm dust covers deteriorating.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Both rear brake hoses perishing.
Both rear brake pipes rusty.
Front suspension lower arm dust covers deteriorating.
Nearside front tyre has a screw in.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear facing arm. (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre has a screw in.
Front brake discs worn.
Front brake pads wearing down.
Nearside rear brake pads wearing down.
Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service B lamp illuminated.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust rusty
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY03 XNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XNL, 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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KY03 XNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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