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LD03 LVE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,573 mi
Last recorded164,573 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 164,573 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2019 160,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 160,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 156,396 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 156,396 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 150,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 134,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,883 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,631 miles

Hazard lights Switch Slightly Malfunctioning But not Affecting The Operating

Pass 11 Aug 2010 101,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 101,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 80,699 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,178 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 LVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 LD03 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

LD03 LVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LD03 LVE 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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