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L30 BLY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 BLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,145 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,145 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,164 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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L30 BLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L30 BLY, 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 L30 BLY registered?

L30 BLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is L30 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 BLY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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