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L24 PFH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,018 mi
Last recorded123,018 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 PFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 123,018 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 123,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

indicator stalk does not stay up when idicating right

Fail 3 Sep 2025 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

indicator stalk does not stay up when idicating right

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 108,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 108,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,539 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,156 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 21 May 2018 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 May 2017 50,251 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2/3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 20 May 2016 48,377 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,319 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 37,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,803 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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L24 PFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 L24 PFH, 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 L24 PFH registered?

L24 PFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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