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KV03 USP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020
Pass 19 Aug 2019

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,538 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 141,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 135,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 119,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 113,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 101,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 94,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 88,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,970 miles

DIESEL LEAK SOMEWHERE IN ENGINE BAY UNABLE TO SEE DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,239 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 USP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

KV03 USP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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