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LE03 PLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,206 mi
Last recorded120,206 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 120,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear body has damage on side

Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 107,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,607 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/r wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,496 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tyre tread

Fail 4 Feb 2009 68,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tyre tread

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,005 miles

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

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

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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LE03 PLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LE03 PLJ, 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 LE03 PLJ registered?

LE03 PLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LE03 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 PLJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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