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KV03 OKS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 144,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight leakage of fluid

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 128,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,621 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 117,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,252 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 95,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high both n/s & o/s (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise unable to fully inspect underside of car due to under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,481 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,215 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 OKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

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

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