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LC03 YTD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,335 miles

front brake balance poor (18%)

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes.

slight run-out on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,118 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,637 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,635 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,800 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 YTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

LC03 YTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LC03 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 YTD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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