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LC03 OWH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,203 miles

rear exhaust hanger rusted away.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust hanger rusted away.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,633 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on the outside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,613 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 38,831 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in between tread

Nearside rear seatbelt frayed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 36,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Fail 11 May 2011 36,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Pass 13 May 2010 32,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator stork possible early stage of fault

Fail 13 May 2010 32,287 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator stork possible early stage of fault

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 May 2009 28,647 miles

parking brake ratchet quite

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 19,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,765 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 OWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

LC03 OWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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