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L80 MBC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 MBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,801 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 87,800 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,966 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,647 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,048 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,332 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,472 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 256,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,466 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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L80 MBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L80 MBC, 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 L80 MBC registered?

L80 MBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is L80 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 MBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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