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CA03 LRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,773 mi
Last recorded162,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 162,773 miles

All 4 Tyres worn on the inner n outer shoulders

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 162,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

All 4 Tyres worn on the inner n outer shoulders

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 149,780 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 149,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 127,260 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 102,147 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 102,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,452 miles

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to underside vehicle unable to check fully

Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,490 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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CA03 LRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA03 LRV, 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 CA03 LRV registered?

CA03 LRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is CA03 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 LRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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