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KV03 LVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 123,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 118,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 116,631 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 116,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,470 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 108,440 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,493 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,393 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,381 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,456 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,456 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,037 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 LVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

KV03 LVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 LVX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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