CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR03 VEY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,094 mi
Last recorded103,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,862 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 52,392 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,855 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,483 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR03 VEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KR03 VEY, 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

How do I check the history of KR03 VEY?

You can check the full history of KR03 VEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR03 VEY registered?

KR03 VEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is KR03 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 VEY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR03 VEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR03 VEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.