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KW03 XVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,714 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 88,303 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,254 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,281 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 59,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 59,662 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 55,320 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

Pass 12 May 2008 47,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,515 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2006 32,618 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 32,618 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 32,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 XVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW03 XVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 XVR registered?

KW03 XVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is KW03 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 XVR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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