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LC03 YVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,049 mi
Last recorded49,049 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2021 49,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 47,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,289 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 39,958 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 38,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,058 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 34,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,251 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 30,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,445 miles

Front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Aug 2006 14,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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 YVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC03 YVJ registered?

LC03 YVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for LC03 YVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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