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LC03 RMX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,327 mi
Last recorded133,327 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 133,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake lower reading than nearside.

Rusting around rear suspension areas.

Fail 26 May 2021 133,325 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake lower reading than nearside.

Rusting around rear suspension areas.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 130,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 125,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 125,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 125,579 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 117,106 miles

EML light on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

EML light on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/f tyres. treads worn very low outer edges.

wear both front brake discs.

Fail 6 Dec 2014 105,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both o/s tyres, pressure low.

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

o/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/f tyres. treads worn very low outer edges.

wear both front brake discs.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,168 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

rear pads metal to metal

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 72,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,933 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside front door lock slightly sticking

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,657 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

nearside front door lock slightly sticking

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,664 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,664 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,080 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 RMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

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