CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY03 ZWE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,805 mi
Last recorded166,805 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 166,805 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 166,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 162,650 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills corroded both rear

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s r slight play at wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2024 162,648 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner sills corroded both rear

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s r slight play at wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2023 158,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 151,883 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 151,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 146,134 miles

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

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear under body covered in under seal

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,677 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 119,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,177 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 98,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,047 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,209 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,656 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

rear pads low

Fail 25 Mar 2008 54,656 miles

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

rear pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,341 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY03 ZWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWE, 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

How do I check the history of KY03 ZWE?

You can check the full history of KY03 ZWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY03 ZWE registered?

KY03 ZWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is KY03 ZWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 ZWE shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY03 ZWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY03 ZWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.