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LK03 TFV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 60,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 60,356 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 46,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,921 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,006 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS CRACKING APPEARANCE TO BE MONMITERED OPCCASIONASLY.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 33,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 10,652 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 7,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TFV, 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 LK03 TFV registered?

LK03 TFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is LK03 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 TFV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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