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LR03 BYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,821 mi
Last recorded155,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 155,821 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 127,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,944 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes split

Both front wipers split

Noise from n/s/r brake (Back plate?)

O/s/f wheel arch insert damaged

Slight wear/play o/s steering tie rod

Wear/play n/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Fail 18 Oct 2012 93,944 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes split

Both front wipers split

Noise from n/s/r brake (Back plate?)

O/s/f wheel arch insert damaged

Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Slight wear/play o/s steering tie rod

Wear/play n/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,357 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,330 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,761 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 BYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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