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LR03 HTY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,120 mi
Last recorded120,120 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 120,120 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 119,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 225-40-18

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,634 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear inner sill areas slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s rear outer wheel arch area slightly corroded

o/s front steering rack arm has play

rear exhaust system mounting brackets corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,184 miles

1 all brake pipes corroding and coated

2nsf /osf lower wishbone bushes perishing

3 nsf /nsr inner outer walls damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 110,686 miles

1. corrosion under vehicle. 2. corrosion on brake components/ferrules/pipes discs/etc. 3.plastic undercovers fitted obscuring many components and including service brake pipe system.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 110,686 miles

1. corrosion under vehicle. 2. corrosion on brake components/ferrules/pipes discs/etc. 3.plastic undercovers fitted obscuring many components and including service brake pipe system.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 106,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,128 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s jacking point displaced

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,460 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

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

Nearside front jacking point missing.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 93,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 86,990 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,977 miles

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

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 HTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

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

Is LR03 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 HTY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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