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KV03 OJX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,040 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,222 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 105,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,606 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,229 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 31,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,811 miles

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 OJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OJX, 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 OJX registered?

KV03 OJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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