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LD03 MVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 99,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steel wheel fitted. Tyre sizes same all round

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A and out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

mist of oil around gear box

under cover fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2020 77,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A and out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

mist of oil around gear box

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A less than 10 and out of zone A less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both Brake hose slightly perished /cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both Brake hose slightly perished /cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 61,383 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,140 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,447 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,715 miles

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,084 miles

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

front and rear pads look close to wear limit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,296 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 MVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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