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EX03 LXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,848 mi
Last recorded124,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 LXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,848 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 116,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,703 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,797 miles

RH indicator not always staying in on position on its own

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,138 miles

both front thrust arm bushes just starting to split

Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front thrust arm bushes just starting to split

not all washer jet nozzles working

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,011 miles

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

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

indicator stork loose (turning right)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 79,389 miles

offside front tyre worn on on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2010 67,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,306 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,724 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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EX03 LXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EX03 LXP, 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 EX03 LXP registered?

EX03 LXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is EX03 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 LXP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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