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LA03 RVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,126 mi
Last recorded58,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 58,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 48,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,641 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 24,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,684 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,290 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 17,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,736 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,197 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,472 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 RVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RVZ, 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 LA03 RVZ registered?

LA03 RVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is LA03 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 RVZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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