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LF03 CVD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 CVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,506 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 139,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 122,170 miles

All four tyres perished/cracked,fronts low and scrubbed on edges

Nearside front brake line slight corrosion

Offside front headlamp weak pattern

Offside front torque arm balljoint rubber perished

Rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 122,170 miles

All four tyres perished/cracked,fronts low and scrubbed on edges

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake line slight corrosion

Offside front headlamp weak pattern

Offside front torque arm balljoint rubber perished

Rear springs corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,533 miles

Both rear flexy brake pipes perished/cracked

Nearside rear metal brake line corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,533 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear flexy brake pipes perished/cracked

Nearside rear metal brake line corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 109,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 102,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 102,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,871 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,297 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,297 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing....front(rearwards)lower arm bushs splitting....

Pass 13 May 2010 82,034 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 82,034 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 72,471 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 60,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,431 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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LF03 CVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LF03 CVD, 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 LF03 CVD registered?

LF03 CVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LF03 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 CVD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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