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LM03 XZS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

202,108 mi
Last recorded202,108 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 202,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 199,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 196,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Indicator switch faulty Stalk does not lock in position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 193,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 193,873 miles

Indicator switch faulty Stalk does not lock in position (1.4.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 192,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 185,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 176,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 164,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 150,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 139,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

mixed tyre speed ratings

Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,951 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 104,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,787 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 XZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

LM03 XZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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