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LO03 DCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,107 mi
Last recorded93,107 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was 15 psi, should be 33 psi, (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was 18 psi, should be 33 psi, advise more frequent tyre pressure checks, (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 89,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed not located through grommet, (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,282 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 58,876 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 58,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,828 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 52,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY LIPPED & REARS ARE SCORED & LIPPED...Thanx.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,824 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2007 33,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,299 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 25,299 miles

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

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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LO03 DCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LO03 DCZ, 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 LO03 DCZ registered?

LO03 DCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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