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KV03 NVA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,923 mi
Last recorded176,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 176,923 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 174,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 174,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 173,483 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 171,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 171,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 165,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 159,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,797 miles

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

no inspection of rear seat belts rear of car full up

Fail 11 Jan 2018 154,757 miles

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

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

no inspection of rear seat belts rear of car full up

Pass 11 Oct 2016 148,533 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror has some damage (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 130,590 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,267 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,874 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,725 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,655 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 NVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

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

Is KV03 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 NVA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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