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LL03 MKF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 118,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,773 miles

All underside brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Undeer covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 101,132 miles

oil leak from engine

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 101,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak from engine

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,450 miles

Sill, engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 86,623 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 86,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,289 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 80,289 miles

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

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

Engine and underside covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,888 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,482 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 54,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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 MKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

LL03 MKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is LL03 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 MKF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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