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LD03 YBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,459 mi
Last recorded62,459 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 62,459 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 62,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,096 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing n/s o/s (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reversing lamp interference with directional indicator

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 61,552 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 60,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,020 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,009 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,993 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,181 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre also wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,305 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,382 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,616 miles

rear number plate deterating.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,399 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear number plate deterating.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,272 miles

rear number plate deterating.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 24,679 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)

n/s/f tread wearing.

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 YBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

LD03 YBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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