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KTO3BFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTO3BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,577 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,584 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 59,580 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,852 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,880 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 52,880 miles

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

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 44,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 34,376 miles

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

Slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

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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KTO3BFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KTO3BFV, 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 KTO3BFV?

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What year was KTO3BFV registered?

KTO3BFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is KTO3BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTO3BFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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