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LM03 YDV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,542 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,542 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,432 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011
Fail 27 Apr 2011

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 49,724 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,372 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 YDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

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

Is LM03 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 YDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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