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LC03 CLF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,776 miles

Both front jacking block missing

Indicator stalk slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 102,776 miles

Both front jacking block missing

Indicator stalk slightly damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,553 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,084 miles

n/s/f fog lamp missing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,083 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f fog lamp missing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,632 miles

Cut in offside front tyre

EML on

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front fog light missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,990 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,524 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,075 miles

front number plate on limits reccomend replacing very soon

indicator stork possible start of fault

nearside front roll bar link

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

rear number plate

Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,647 miles

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,647 miles

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,669 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre cut in tread and sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

wipers smeary

Fail 28 Mar 2009 50,594 miles

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre cut in tread and sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,054 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,572 miles

advise both front bottom balljoints inner bushes

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 CLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC03 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

LC03 CLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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