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LR03 CKC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,100 mi
Last recorded103,100 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 103,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 163,948 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 153,606 miles

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

cover sills and under shiels fitted

front and rear number plate lights in poor condition

n/s/f trye side wall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2009 153,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

cover sills and under shiels fitted

front and rear number plate lights in poor condition

n/s/f trye side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 101,205 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,416 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 65,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 CKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CKC, 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 CKC registered?

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

Is LR03 CKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 CKC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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