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LE03 VHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,433 mi
Last recorded129,433 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 129,433 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

patches of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 99,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,156 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 91,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,418 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,940 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,287 miles

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

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 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE03 VHL registered?

LE03 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LE03 VHL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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