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AV03 KPP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,697 mi
Last recorded178,697 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 178,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 174,932 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 174,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 171,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 167,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 164,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 160,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 160,295 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 155,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 147,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 143,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 127,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,856 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 74,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,048 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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AV03 KPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV03 KPP, 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 AV03 KPP registered?

AV03 KPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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