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LL03 EYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 EYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2018 78,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wing rubbing on tyre (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working substitute light on rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,219 miles

EML light up on dash

Fail 31 May 2017 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE ONE MISSING FROM EACH (4.2.A.1e)

EML light up on dash

Pass 31 May 2016 64,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,215 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wornon outer edge o/s door mirror glass deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing to excess on outer edge. o/s door mirror glass is deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,114 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED. EXTERIOR BONNET CATCH LEVER MISSING.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,079 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 EYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LL03 EYR, 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 EYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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