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KY03 XNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 113,022 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,332 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,082 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel pump / system (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,831 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,550 miles

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

strong smell of diesel in engine bay , no leak seen because of engine covers.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

strong smell of diesel in engine bay , no leak seen because of engine covers.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,160 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,637 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,332 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,686 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 XNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

KY03 XNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is KY03 XNZ safe to buy?

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