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KV03 NWK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,977 mi
Last recorded187,977 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 187,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 182,608 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 182,598 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 181,896 miles

General corrosion to suspension etc not deemed excessive

Fail 23 Mar 2021 181,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion to suspension etc not deemed excessive

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 181,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 172,420 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 172,420 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 165,922 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 165,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 154,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 145,846 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 132,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,433 miles

Oil leak

both front castor arm bushes perished

both rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

front number plate has stonechip in.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 113,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,690 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 NWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

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

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