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KV03 OLH

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Purple Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,425 mi
Last recorded210,425 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 210,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,368 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,442 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 89,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,279 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,917 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,438 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,073 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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KV03 OLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Purple with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 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 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 OLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV03 OLH registered?

KV03 OLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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