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LLZ 9555

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 9555
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 115,518 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,554 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive, full length plastic undertray prevents full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas throughout underside, nothing appears excessive, unable to fully inspect as full length plastic under tray fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 111,911 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas throughout underside, nothing appears excessive, unable to fully inspect as full length plastic under tray fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic under tray insecure, nsr

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,198 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Entire Surface Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both Rear Dampers Casing Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Half Visible / Half Misted ()

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Edges Slightly Corroded, But No Holes or Further Damage To Cause Injury

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Beam Surface Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 108,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bushing Clearly Likely To Come Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Entire Surface Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both Rear Dampers Casing Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Half Visible / Half Misted ()

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Edges Slightly Corroded, But No Holes or Further Damage To Cause Injury

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Beam Surface Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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LLZ 9555 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LLZ 9555, 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 LLZ 9555 registered?

LLZ 9555 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is LLZ 9555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLZ 9555 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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