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KV53 NVM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 NVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,407 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,140 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,106 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,671 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 47,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,410 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,259 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,253 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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KV53 NVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KV53 NVM, 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 KV53 NVM registered?

KV53 NVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KV53 NVM safe to buy?

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