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LD03 LUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,505 mi
Last recorded145,505 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,325 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 143,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 141,046 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 141,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 130,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 125,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,352 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,962 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,431 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 LUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LUH, 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 LD03 LUH registered?

LD03 LUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LD03 LUH safe to buy?

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