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L500 CHP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,519 mi
Last recorded147,519 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 147,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,205 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 143,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 141,310 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 141,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,689 miles

offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 27 Jul 2020 137,688 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,912 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,566 miles

All under the body and both side sill panel cover fitted unable to check for corrosion

Both front wheel bearing has slight play

Both rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

EML ON

N/S/F side repeater lens slightly damage

N/S/R tyre worn from inner edge

Slightly corrosion to rear axle components

rear seats not in use

Fail 16 Mar 2017 105,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All under the body and both side sill panel cover fitted unable to check for corrosion

Both front wheel bearing has slight play

Both rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

EML ON

N/S/F side repeater lens slightly damage

N/S/R tyre worn from inner edge

Slightly corrosion to rear axle components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 96,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,451 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken.

lip on the front brake discs.

rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,864 miles

rear tyres getting low n/s/f tyres getting low ,n/s/f subframe damaged by suspension arm

Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres getting low n/s/f tyres getting low ,n/s/f subframe damaged by suspension arm

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,736 miles

sound of vacume pipe/breathing from engine....engine light on..service light on....

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,183 miles

ENGINE BREATHER PIPE SPLIT....edge wear on front tyres....service B light on....

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW....

REAR TYRES WORN LOW - O/S/R-2.0MM N/S/R-3.0MM....

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine warning light on

offside front anti rollbar linkage top ball joint rubber split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,563 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,419 miles

handbrake has slight travel

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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L500 CHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L500 CHP, 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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L500 CHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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