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KY03 XNL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 126,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,589 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 120,698 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,698 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,998 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear brake hoses perishing.

Both rear brake pipes rusty.

Front suspension lower arm dust covers deteriorating.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,998 miles

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.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,267 miles

Nearside front tyre has a screw in.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,267 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,047 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Nearside rear brake pads wearing down.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service B lamp illuminated.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 97,742 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 83,349 miles

Exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2012 83,349 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 76,936 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2010 60,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 60,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,595 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,128 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)

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 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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What year was KY03 XNL registered?

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

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