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L60 TAW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 90,422 miles

fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 25 Sep 2026 90,341 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2021 73,197 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 37,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,833 miles

Castor arm bushes split & worn

Pass 21 May 2010 20,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,945 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2008 16,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 13,688 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,292 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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L60 TAW 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 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 L60 TAW, 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 L60 TAW registered?

L60 TAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is L60 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 TAW shows 24 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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