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LD03 JHY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,396 mi
Last recorded162,396 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 162,396 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 162,083 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective faded both headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod excess play

Pass 18 Sep 2020 155,498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 149,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 149,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 140,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,498 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 135,498 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,310 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 124,310 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 105,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,727 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,656 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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LD03 JHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LD03 JHY, 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 LD03 JHY registered?

LD03 JHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is LD03 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 JHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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