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KV03 DME

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,497 mi
Last recorded87,497 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,497 miles

Central Rear REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,934 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 2 Nov 2016 84,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,946 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,468 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,845 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,996 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heatshield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,994 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 44,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006

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 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DME, 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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KV03 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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