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LR03 BYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,324 mi
Last recorded187,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 187,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2021 263,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 232,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,359 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 109,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,626 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and mouldings fitted.

Glow plug warning light illuminated on dash.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,732 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring view

Glow plug warning light illuminated on dash

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper smears slightly

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

some rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper smears slightly

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

some rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to 1.6mm

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 86,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,907 miles

1) o/s mirror dis-coloured 2) tyres 205 55 16

3) front brake discs worn req measureing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 76,923 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,761 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn req measuring

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,987 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,185 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 56,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LR03 BYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LR03 BYT, 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 LR03 BYT registered?

LR03 BYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LR03 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 BYT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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