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LR03 HFF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,796 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,582 miles

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

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

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Mar 2012 61,237 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2010 41,887 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,211 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

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 HFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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