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KY03 ZWP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,838 mi
Last recorded101,838 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 94,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,415 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance some lamps inop and lens damaged (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

rear tyres crack around tread area both

slight damage and corrosion bodywork

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 87,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damage

Pass 14 May 2014 85,756 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 85,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 80,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 74,911 miles

Oil leak

grease around rear cv gaiters

Fail 30 May 2012 74,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

grease around rear cv gaiters

Pass 25 May 2011 68,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

indicator switch slightly faulty on indicating right

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 20 May 2010 63,007 miles

Low hand brake reading N/S

Pass 26 May 2009 59,023 miles

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads starting to wear.

Travel on parking brake.

Pass 8 May 2006 45,333 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 ZWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

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

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