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L13 DMS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,005 mi
Last recorded23,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 DMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread worn to approximately 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to approximately 3mm, with small cracks present within tread pattern

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,140 miles

Small crack in offside indicator repeater lamp.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small crack in offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,274 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 16,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,818 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,901 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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L13 DMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L13 DMS, 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 L13 DMS registered?

L13 DMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is L13 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 DMS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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