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LR03 CPE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 163,600 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working/damaged.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of various components.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 163,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver/spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working/damaged.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of various components.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 158,630 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,241 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 134,587 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

srs light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 126,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 111,208 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 111,203 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,407 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,232 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 CPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

LR03 CPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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