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LM03 YBP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,042 mi
Last recorded86,042 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,042 miles

both front head lamp lense covers deteriated

both rear ridgid brake pipes corroded (into flexi's)

child seat fited to n/s/r

engine mangement light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda at 1.32 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center to rear exhaust monting missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounting snapped (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front head lamp lense covers deteriated

both rear ridgid brake pipes corroded (into flexi's)

child seat fited to n/s/r

engine mangement light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 79,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on dash board

Fail 18 Jul 2012 67,683 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on dash board

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,295 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,276 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate has a slight crack

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,950 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,899 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge no ply or cords showing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,920 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,549 miles

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

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

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 YBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

LM03 YBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LM03 YBP safe to buy?

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