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KV03 UTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,214 mi
Last recorded172,214 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 UTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 172,214 miles

Nearside door repeater has been taped up

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated also inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 172,191 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door repeater has been taped up

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated also inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 172,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 167,801 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 167,801 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 156,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 156,677 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 151,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 151,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Not right pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 147,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 132,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 117,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (as-marked) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,389 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 101,389 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,279 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine runs lumpy

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine runs lumpy

front discs heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,917 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 47,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 39,992 miles

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

Nearside 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 UTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

KV03 UTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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