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LK03 CLF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,658 mi
Last recorded130,658 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 130,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,981 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,498 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,735 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,497 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,491 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,737 miles

front brake pads low and warning light on

rear brake pads low

wear and lip to front brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low and warning light on

rear brake pads low

wear and lip to front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 22,350 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 CLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LK03 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

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

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