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KV03 EWL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 76,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,503 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,503 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,523 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 45,523 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 41,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking heavily. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking heavily. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem cracking heavily. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,290 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 20 May 2016 36,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,211 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2015 33,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2014 30,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 30,668 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,722 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 27,214 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 May 2011 24,271 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 24,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2010 21,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2010 21,058 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,189 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 10 Mar 2006 11,341 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 11,341 miles

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

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

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 EWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV03 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

KV03 EWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 EWL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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