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LL03 ACV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,271 miles

cover fitted

cover fitted

front wheel bearings has slight play

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2018 108,271 miles

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

cover fitted

cover fitted

front wheel bearings has slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,790 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

parking light switch intermittent fault

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake pedal anti slip devise missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake pedal anti slip devise missing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,423 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,817 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,148 miles

nail in offside front outer tyre tread

Fail 5 Jul 2008 42,034 miles

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

nail in offside front outer tyre tread

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,131 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,566 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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LL03 ACV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ACV, 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 LL03 ACV registered?

LL03 ACV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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