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KV03 NVE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 148,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 139,703 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 139,702 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 136,448 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 136,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 91,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,174 miles

Advise:child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r not allowing full inspection of rear adult belts

Advise:rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,452 miles

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

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

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 NVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

KV03 NVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is KV03 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 NVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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