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LM03 SLV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,898 mi
Last recorded70,898 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 SLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,898 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,241 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,654 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 135,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,085 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,085 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,284 miles

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

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

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

nearside front screen old wiper marks

Fail 19 Oct 2015 58,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front screen old wiper marks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,010 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside front wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,399 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2012 55,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,720 miles

fuel emissions low flow due to rev limiter coming in

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2009 46,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

full under body plastic tray fitted

Fail 5 May 2009 46,017 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

full under body plastic tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2008 40,680 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,611 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 SLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

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

Is LM03 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 SLV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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