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LC03 HVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,624 mi
Last recorded110,624 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 HVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,624 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 110,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,764 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,574 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 83,970 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 83,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers obscuring some underbody components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 34,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,589 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 HVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

LC03 HVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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