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LM03 DWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,493 mi
Last recorded108,493 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,493 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both/Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both/Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front front wipers worn

Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,971 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts outer wall.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,096 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,723 miles

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

both rear tyres edges worn

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2010 54,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres edges worn

engine management light appears on the dashboard

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,553 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 47,553 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,903 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,270 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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LM03 DWJ 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 LM03 DWJ, 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 LM03 DWJ registered?

LM03 DWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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