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LE03 VTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,088 miles

exhaust fittings corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 124,079 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

exhaust fittings corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,861 miles

exhaust fittings corroding

indicator stalk rather sensitive action

Fail 26 Mar 2014 114,861 miles

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

exhaust fittings corroding

indicator stalk rather sensitive action

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,157 miles

exhaust fittings corroding

rear brake pads about 80 % worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,225 miles

exhaust fittings corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,350 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 VTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTY, 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

How do I check the history of LE03 VTY?

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What year was LE03 VTY registered?

LE03 VTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is LE03 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 VTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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