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KW03 KLV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,721 mi
Last recorded86,721 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,139 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 8 Aug 2016 81,139 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,063 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 34,740 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,868 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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KW03 KLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW03 KLV, 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 KW03 KLV registered?

KW03 KLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is KW03 KLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 KLV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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