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LM03 LVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,371 mi
Last recorded66,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 LVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,334 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,173 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 46,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front ABS wire mounting bracket insecure around shock absorber

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,319 miles

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

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,319 miles

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

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

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

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 15,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,254 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 LVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

LM03 LVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LM03 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 LVP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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