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LA03 RVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,075 miles

Both rear tyres close to 2m wear bars

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres close to 2m wear bars

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 75,351 miles

Central Hazard switch sticky

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,143 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,392 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,392 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on wear indicators

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,817 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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LA03 RVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA03 RVR, 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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LA03 RVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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