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LL03 AEA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,364 mi
Last recorded168,364 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 168,364 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 128,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,484 miles

n/s/r exhaust loose

Fail 10 Jun 2013 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r exhaust loose

Pass 31 May 2012 82,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 64,460 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,553 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,553 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,342 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 18,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 14,542 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 AEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LL03 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

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

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