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KY03 XOL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,221 mi
Last recorded134,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,425 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 112,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,056 miles

both front tyres getting low

front registration plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre outer tread worn (getting low)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 106,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres getting low

front registration plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre outer tread worn (getting low)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,511 miles

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,694 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 94,694 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,622 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,070 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 XOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

KY03 XOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is KY03 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 XOL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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