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LR03 BYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,704 mi
Last recorded130,704 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,961 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,961 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 95,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Both rear tyre valves are perishing.

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 93,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 93,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,648 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,368 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,518 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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LR03 BYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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