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LJ03 AAR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,238 mi
Last recorded42,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 42,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,238 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all 4 inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 42,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 40,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 40,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,450 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,365 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

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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LJ03 AAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ03 AAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 AAR registered?

LJ03 AAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LJ03 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 AAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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