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KV03 NTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,744 mi
Last recorded147,744 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 NTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,744 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 147,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 144,329 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 144,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 140,091 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 140,075 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 129,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and service lights on..

noise from alternator belt area..nail in o/a/f tyre/bad edge wear..slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint..centre exhaust bracket broken..

o/s/r tyre worn very low..

rear brake pads appear to be worn low??

Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre, inflated prior to testing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre, inflated prior to testing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,101 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,979 miles

OSR light damaged - repaired with coloured tape

both front tyres slightly out of shape - NSF tyre getting low on the outer edge

slight wear on the front brake discs

Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,979 miles

OSR light damaged - repaired with coloured tape

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres slightly out of shape - NSF tyre getting low on the outer edge

slight wear on the front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,406 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 NTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NTY, 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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KV03 NTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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