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KV03 DLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,317 mi
Last recorded149,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 149,317 miles

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

General corrosion all over under the body

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 146,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 146,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 Plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 143,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 141,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R16 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 141,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R16 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/R16 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 135,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 130,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 122,882 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 122,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre wearing edges- perished and cracking

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,701 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 85,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,016 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 29 Jun 2007 71,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,885 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 DLJ 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 79.2%.

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 KV03 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

KV03 DLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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