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LK03 PVL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 87,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both camber arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,710 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights deteriorated & no beam patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both camber arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 86,872 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,658 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perishing and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perishing and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,948 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 83,948 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,524 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

o/s/f coil spring cracked but located correctly

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,330 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/f coil spring cracked but located correctly

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,907 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracked in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,276 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,416 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 PVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LK03 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

LK03 PVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is LK03 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 PVL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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