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LM03 YEE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,789 mi
Last recorded115,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,293 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play on ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 30 May 2015 109,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 109,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,056 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 100,996 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 91,226 miles

N/S/R Brake pad spring clip not seated properly

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,093 miles

all front and rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all front and rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,692 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,481 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 YEE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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