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A3 LCT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,256 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 70,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,094 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 39,094 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,545 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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A3 LCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A3 LCT, 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 A3 LCT registered?

A3 LCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is A3 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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