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LD03 LRY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,811 mi
Last recorded140,811 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 131,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,517 miles

N/S/F jack point block missing

N/S/R tyre wall cut

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

centre exhaust support broken

Fail 21 Mar 2012 122,517 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S mirror ind lens cracked

N/S rear view mirror loose

N/S/F jack point block missing

N/S/R tyre wall cut

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

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

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

centre exhaust support broken

foot brake rubber worn

park brake rubber missing

washer warning light on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2011 112,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 112,619 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,198 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,739 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,951 miles

N/S door mirror indicator lens damaged .

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 LRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LD03 LRY, 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

How do I check the history of LD03 LRY?

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What year was LD03 LRY registered?

LD03 LRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is LD03 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 LRY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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