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LR03 CFF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 182,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 182,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 162,061 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 162,061 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,346 miles

2 child seats

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid / hand brake warning light on

covers on sills / oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 126,341 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

2 child seats

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid / hand brake warning light on

covers on sills / oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 90,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 40,157 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,135 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,014 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 CFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

LR03 CFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 CFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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