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LR03 CRK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,051 mi
Last recorded101,051 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 101,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 99,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 96,724 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 91,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,598 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,123 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread but not to cord at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,761 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,395 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,005 miles

centre to rear exhaust bracket for mounting corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,156 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,943 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 CRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CRK, 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 CRK registered?

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

Is LR03 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 CRK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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