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LE03 XHW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,983 mi
Last recorded139,983 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,983 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 139,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 136,956 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,746 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 95,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,052 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 XHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

LE03 XHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LE03 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 XHW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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