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KY03 ZVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,315 mi
Last recorded133,315 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine & Under-Tray Covers Fitted

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,652 miles

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

Offside Front obligatory mirror is opaque but clear to rear view

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,888 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 128,621 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 128,602 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,554 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,946 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)

unable to check steering brake master suspension top mounts due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

unable to check steering brake master suspension top mounts due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,565 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 ZVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

KY03 ZVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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