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LK03 CJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 CJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,796 miles

coolant is leaking

engine management light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,796 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

coolant is leaking

engine management light is on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,660 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,421 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,932 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,528 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 34,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,672 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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LK03 CJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK03 CJV, 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 LK03 CJV registered?

LK03 CJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LK03 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 CJV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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