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KV03 FFT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,720 mi
Last recorded75,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 FFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,380 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,171 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,161 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,161 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,317 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,215 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,200 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,667 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 FFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

KV03 FFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is KV03 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 FFT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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