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LR03 CBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

219,537 mi
Last recorded219,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 219,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wishbone has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2017 212,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 203,152 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on the inner (4.1.E.1)

both front antiroll bar drop links play

Pass 5 Aug 2015 192,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2014 291,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 164,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 156,156 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are low on tread and only just met requirement

offside front inner brake pad low and only just met requirement

Pass 17 Jun 2011 221,609 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges x 2

rta damage to nsr door

Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,260 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front suspension arm bushes cracking offside,nearside front.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 119,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front pads low,discs lipped(inner).

Front suspension arm bushes cracking offside,nearside front.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 112,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 112,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 133,274 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 110,834 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 110,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 CBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol 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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

LR03 CBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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