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KB03 EUV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,426 mi
Last recorded73,426 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 EUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,426 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,426 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,682 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,682 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,317 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 45,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,412 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,457 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KB03 EUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KB03 EUV, 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 KB03 EUV registered?

KB03 EUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KB03 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB03 EUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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