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CP03 LVH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,233 mi
Last recorded79,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 70,857 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near and offside (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2016 70,843 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near and offside (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lamps misted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 67,527 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lamps misted

Pass 28 May 2014 64,082 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 64,076 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 59,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,932 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 50,117 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 44,326 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 44,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,649 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,465 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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CP03 LVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP03 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

CP03 LVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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