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KV03 NVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,146 mi
Last recorded199,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 NVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 199,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/R Tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2019 189,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 189,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018
Pass 30 Nov 2017 166,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 158,574 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 158,574 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,004 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 142,511 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 142,511 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 19 Nov 2013 134,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 29 Nov 2012 122,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 122,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2011 108,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 96,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 96,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 639,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,469 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,562 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

KV03 NVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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