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LL03 AAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,193 mi
Last recorded153,193 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 AAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 153,193 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 139,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside tyre cracking in tread on shoulder

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,997 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front nearside tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,425 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on dash

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear light lens has been repaired ok

slight damage to lower rear bumper

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,572 miles

advise on front wipers smearing slightly

strong advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm legal limit

strong advise on offside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,572 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

advise on front wipers smearing slightly

strong advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm legal limit

strong advise on offside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,792 miles

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

side wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2006 29,466 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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LL03 AAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LL03 AAZ, 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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LL03 AAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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