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KV03 LVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,793 mi
Last recorded87,793 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,793 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 87,079 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 82,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,282 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,254 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 74,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,215 miles

Brake warning light on

Eninge management light on

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

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

Unable to fully see front to rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake warning light on

Eninge management light on

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

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

Unable to fully see front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,855 miles

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

at time of test after repaired work had been carried out the park brake warning lamp stayed on

brake pedal feels a little soft this may be due to new disc and pads been fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play n\s front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,997 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,614 miles

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

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

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 LVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

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

Is KV03 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 LVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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