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LK03 VPU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,570 mi
Last recorded125,570 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,196 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 105,422 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml (limit 1,6ml) (4.1.E.1)

both front wheel bearings have play

front link rods and os lower bush have play

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,359 miles

EMS warining light on.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EMS warining light on.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,581 miles

EMS light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EMS light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,931 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EMS light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,295 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,288 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,542 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 28,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,433 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 VPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPU, 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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LK03 VPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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