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LHZ 3372

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

327,261 mi
Last recorded327,261 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 3372
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 327,261 miles

both rear tyres on limit

play in suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2018 198,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 198,282 miles

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 310,870 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 188,107 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 188,107 miles

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

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 181,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 172,200 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 172,200 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2013 153,269 miles

advise o/s of steering has some play

Fail 8 Jan 2013 153,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s of steering has some play

Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 62,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

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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LHZ 3372 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LHZ 3372, 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 LHZ 3372 registered?

LHZ 3372 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is LHZ 3372 safe to buy?

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