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LB03 HBD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,011 mi
Last recorded158,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 158,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 151,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 142,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 134,074 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,385 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,741 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,874 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,173 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,177 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,671 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,671 miles

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,832 miles

Offside rear tyre repair noted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,784 miles

Front nearside tyre sidewall blemish noted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,173 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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LB03 HBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB03 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

LB03 HBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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