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LC03 HVF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,333 mi
Last recorded68,333 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,732 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,732 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,840 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic panels fitted from bulkhead to rear subframe making it difficult to inspect brake and fuel pipes

Pass 28 May 2007 15,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,683 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 HVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

LC03 HVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is LC03 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 HVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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