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BT03 KXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

61,189 mi
Last recorded61,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 61,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,528 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 52,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 51,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 51,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose flexi very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 51,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose flexi very slight (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 50,713 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 50,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 48,411 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,411 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 45,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 43,202 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 40,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 37,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 35,640 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 35,640 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 33,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 33,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,154 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 25,192 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 25,192 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,861 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 21,861 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 17,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,930 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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BT03 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT03 KXV, 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

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What year was BT03 KXV registered?

BT03 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is BT03 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 KXV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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