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LM03 YCR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,742 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,586 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,947 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2010 90,882 miles

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

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,091 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,652 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 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

LM03 YCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LM03 YCR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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