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LC03 DLD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,706 mi
Last recorded114,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 107,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,656 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 99,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly tight on rotation of road wheel.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 89,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,674 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,674 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view driver door (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,170 miles

offside mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2015 83,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2014 81,089 miles

offside mirror glass deterioating

Fail 29 May 2014 81,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside mirror glass deterioating

Pass 31 May 2013 79,316 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 79,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 78,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 72,254 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 72,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,860 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald outer shoulders

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,974 miles

brake discs wearing,front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,718 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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LC03 DLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

LC03 DLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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