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LE03 VFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,290 mi
Last recorded142,290 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

slight movement in top mounts front

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,498 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 115,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,169 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 25 Aug 2015 109,126 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 75,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 75,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,526 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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LE03 VFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

LE03 VFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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