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LR03 CFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,708 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 103,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 103,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) fronts ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,335 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,275 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,869 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 83,869 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1, Wipers only just effective at clearing the screen. 2, Spare tyre flat. 3, O/S/F suspension torque arm balljoint rubber boot split. 4, Front tyres starting to crack along the circumference of the tread blocks.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,332 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 CFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

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

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