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LC03 CKP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,741 mi
Last recorded200,741 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 200,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 186,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 174,829 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 159,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 145,908 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 132,817 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 132,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 120,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,212 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,463 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 58,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 46,941 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,821 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 36,821 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LC03 CKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LC03 CKP, 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 LC03 CKP registered?

LC03 CKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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