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LE03 XOF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,624 mi
Last recorded132,624 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,624 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 132,624 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,303 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 114,115 miles

Boot lid component insecure securing latch is loose/broken ? (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting has snapped off system. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper strut mounts are slightly stiff & rough.

Offside Front seatbelt webbing is stretched ( advise replacement)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear differential is leaking at drive shaft joint

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,805 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,839 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,839 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 72,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,736 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 39,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,794 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 XOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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