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LE03 VCM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,391 mi
Last recorded131,391 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 131,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 131,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2018 130,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,383 miles

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

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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,484 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 152,484 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Side repeater not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,996 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,607 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 115,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,364 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,608 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,121 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 1.6mm. †o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,799 miles

n/s/f headlamp height adjuster n/w correctly headlamp unit suspect.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 VCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LE03 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

LE03 VCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LE03 VCM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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