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LC03 LKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,712 mi
Last recorded176,712 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 176,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 168,487 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 168,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 143,268 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 143,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2013 115,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Osf tyre badly worn on the inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,511 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 101,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,582 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,083 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low at edges

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,324 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 LKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

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

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