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LE03 VVB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,717 mi
Last recorded134,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,717 miles

Exhaust gearbox clamp has broken off.

Gearbox oil leak.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Noise from rear brakes.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 134,717 miles

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

Exhaust gearbox clamp has broken off.

Gearbox oil leak.

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Noise from rear brakes.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,060 miles

Exhaust hanger has broken off.

Play in N/S track rod end.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust hanger has broken off.

N/S/F tyre is punctured.

Play in N/S track rod end.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger wiper smears.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,653 miles

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

indicator switch intermitant will not stay on position

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,953 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,398 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 48,385 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,757 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 20,757 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VVB, 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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LE03 VVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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