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KY03 XPU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 116,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded due to being stood

Fail 10 Feb 2021 116,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded due to being stood

Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 114,650 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 94,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,758 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,434 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 37,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,970 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 XPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

KY03 XPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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