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EK03 KXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,182 mi
Last recorded59,182 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,182 miles

driver door mirror glass discolouring

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear subframe / suspension components showing corrosion - mainly age related -

Pass 21 Nov 2024 58,511 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken this fault may be dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,944 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2023 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily split in between the tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily split in between the tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,996 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 55,891 miles

All tyres showing perishing throughout

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,663 miles

driver door mirror discoloured

n/s/r park brake not as efficient as o/s/r --- 130kg n/s 260kg o/s ---

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 50,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 45,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 42,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,881 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,866 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,721 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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EK03 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK03 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 EK03 KXV registered?

EK03 KXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EK03 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 KXV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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