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LL03 CAD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,848 mi
Last recorded85,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 CAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 79,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,075 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,840 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front embelm snapped of

Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front embelm snapped of

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,590 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,518 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,985 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 CAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CAD, 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 CAD registered?

LL03 CAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is LL03 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 CAD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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