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LM03 OJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,276 mi
Last recorded39,276 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 39,276 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 38,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 38,128 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,785 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,134 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Fail 6 Jul 2012 28,134 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,330 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 OJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

LM03 OJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LM03 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 OJV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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