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LR03 HDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,244 mi
Last recorded58,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,839 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 55,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,457 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 49,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,430 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front wipers worn/smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,509 miles

nearside front tyre cracking & nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,632 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,573 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,603 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 HDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

LR03 HDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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