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AO03 LCV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,176 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,903 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,549 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,148 miles

3 tyres are 10 years old.Age related perishing.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut-rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,561 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 49,200 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 49,200 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 46,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 44,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,553 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,552 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,522 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,038 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,317 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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AO03 LCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO03 LCV, 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 AO03 LCV registered?

AO03 LCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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