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KV03 NUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,072 mi
Last recorded187,072 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 NUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 187,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 187,072 miles

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

Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 175,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 148,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,618 miles

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

all brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn on edges

front suspension lower arm inner bushes perishing

mixed speed rating tyres fitted

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn on edges

front suspension lower arm inner bushes perishing

mixed speed rating tyres fitted

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,648 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 121,646 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,868 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,121 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,022 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

n\s\r suspension hub lower bush worn / just pass

Fail 2 Nov 2009 90,022 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

n\s\r suspension hub lower bush worn / just pass

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 82,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,725 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 NUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

KV03 NUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 NUU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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