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KV03 LUZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,892 mi
Last recorded140,892 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 140,892 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 127,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,722 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,854 miles

both sides rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,185 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both sides front side repeaters slightly discoloured

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise tracking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,205 miles

advise tracking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,460 miles

advise nearside rear is on 3mm and has a nail in it

Fail 10 Feb 2012 83,450 miles

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

advise nearside rear is on 3mm and has a nail in it

advise offside rear has a nail in it.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,294 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,772 miles

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,835 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 70,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 67,543 miles

advise o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm. advise o/s/f tyre pressure low.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,580 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV03 LUZ registered?

KV03 LUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is KV03 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 LUZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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