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LR03 CKF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

209,193 mi
Last recorded209,193 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 209,193 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 199,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 199,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 188,840 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 188,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 176,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 176,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 162,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

childseat poorly secured

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2013 162,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted

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

childseat poorly secured

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 145,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 145,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,111 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2011 128,954 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,450 miles

horn slightly defective

Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,839 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,838 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CKF, 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 CKF registered?

LR03 CKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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