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CP03 LHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,550 mi
Last recorded166,550 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 166,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 162,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 158,768 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 145,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 133,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 124,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 115,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,568 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CP03 LHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP03 LHL, 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 CP03 LHL registered?

CP03 LHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is CP03 LHL safe to buy?

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