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LB03 GZY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 GZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,843 miles

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre just above 1.6mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,960 miles

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,225 miles

diff noisy suspect wheel bearing

offside front seatbelt

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,225 miles

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

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

diff noisy suspect wheel bearing

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front seatbelt

Fail 19 Jun 2009 52,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front anti roll bar links reccomend attention soon

Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,210 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links reccomend attention soon

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 36,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise indicator stork

advise wear to front brake discs

advise front brake pads showing signs of age

Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,740 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 27,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LB03 GZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB03 GZY, 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 LB03 GZY registered?

LB03 GZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 GZY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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