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LC03 OVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,450 mi
Last recorded111,450 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 OVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,450 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 111,172 miles

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

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

front pads and discs worn

Pass 3 May 2013 107,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2012 104,351 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2012 104,351 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,704 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 55,703 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 43,893 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,842 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,842 miles

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

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 26 Apr 2006 26,943 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 OVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

Is LC03 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 OVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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