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KC03 KVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,357 mi
Last recorded163,357 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 163,357 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 163,356 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 163,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 163,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 163,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 162,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 162,571 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 162,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 162,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 157,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 154,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 149,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,458 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2009 137,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front number plate deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2008 115,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,624 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2007 91,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 64,879 miles

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

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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KC03 KVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC03 KVF, 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 KC03 KVF registered?

KC03 KVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KC03 KVF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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