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LK03 KYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,288 miles

both rear wheel arches and sills corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

both rear wheel arches and sills corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,950 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,346 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,656 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 48,706 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 48,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 42,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,897 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,975 miles

advise near side front tyre starting too wear on out side of tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,427 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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LK03 KYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LK03 KYH, 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 LK03 KYH?

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What year was LK03 KYH registered?

LK03 KYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LK03 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 KYH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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