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K88 AVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,562 mi
Last recorded95,562 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 95,562 miles

advise all brake pipes

advise both front headlight

advise ehaust

Fail 26 Aug 2026 95,562 miles

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

advise all brake pipes

advise both front headlight

advise ehaust

Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,107 miles

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

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

advise rear sub frame and all supension links

Pass 21 Aug 2024 88,830 miles

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

advise rear sub frame and all suspension links

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torque arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 54,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,779 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 44,779 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,139 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 35,700 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 35,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 14,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,969 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,072 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 22,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,545 miles

surface rust on outer edges of front discs(inside)

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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K88 AVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K88 AVC, 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 K88 AVC registered?

K88 AVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is K88 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 AVC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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