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KV03 DLE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,808 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 128,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,491 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounts/bushes to rear subframe perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 125,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 125,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,708 miles

Offside Mirror glass discoloured

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,340 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,156 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,413 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

MISTING OF OIL AROUND O/S/F RACK GAITER

MISTING OF OIL AROUND REAR DIFF

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,954 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,631 miles

Nearside front jack point missing

Fail 13 Mar 2015 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front jack point missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,465 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil weep from turbo area

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,051 miles

Offside front steering rack gaiter wet with oil No tears found/Engine oil leak

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,445 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
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KV03 DLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV03 DLE, 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 KV03 DLE registered?

KV03 DLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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