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LC03 XVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,267 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,442 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,442 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,851 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 52,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,918 miles

Dash shows service 'A' 208 days overdue.

Engine management light showing.

The n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are quite crazed.

The n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have about 2mm and 3mm tread left respectively. The legal limit is 1.6mm.

The o/s/r tyre is VERY HEAVILY CRACKED.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 50,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Dash shows service 'A' 208 days overdue.

Engine management light showing.

The n/s/f anti-roll bar link is badly worn.

The n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are quite crazed.

The n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have about 2mm and 3mm tread left respectively. The legal limit is 1.6mm.

The o/s/r tyre is VERY HEAVILY CRACKED.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front / offside rear tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,961 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,961 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,321 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,636 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,539 miles

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

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 XVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

LC03 XVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is LC03 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 XVB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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