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KV03 UTB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,708 mi
Last recorded281,708 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 281,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 262,404 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray covering components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 262,404 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray covering components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 245,051 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel partially siezed

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray covering components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 245,017 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel partially siezed

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray covering components

Pass 23 May 2017 241,162 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Undertray covering components

Fail 20 May 2017 241,108 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not release after being applied - has to be manually lifted from beneath while release mechanism is pulled at same time (3.1.3c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement do not rotate freely when jacked up (3.5.1k)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Undertray covering components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 156,542 miles
Fail 31 May 2016

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated doesnt release fully (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 May 2015 143,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,913 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 130,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 120,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake disc slight fluctuation on roller brake test

front brake discs inner surface edges corroded and pitted

nearside and offside outer sill skirt covers fitted

nearside front tyre outer stepped tread edge worn

washer liquid level warning on dash

windscreen small crack offside outside swept area

Fail 27 Mar 2013 120,179 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake disc slight fluctuation on roller brake test

front brake discs inner surface edges corroded and pitted

nearside and offside outer sill skirt covers fitted

nearside front tyre outer stepped tread edge worn

washer liquid level warning on dash

windscreen small crack offside outside swept area

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,445 miles

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

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,321 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,536 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 UTB 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

KV03 UTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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