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KY03 XPW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,009 mi
Last recorded120,009 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,009 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear d-rubbers poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 110,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,830 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,853 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

rear registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 XPW registered?

KY03 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is KY03 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 XPW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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