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LC03 XPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 97,651 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 91,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,938 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,548 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,696 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,055 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,032 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,665 miles

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

front antiroll bar links have slight wear to joints

nearside front foglamp lens damaged

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,932 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,205 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 XPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

LC03 XPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LC03 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 XPZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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