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LR03 HXK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,447 mi
Last recorded172,447 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 172,447 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 172,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 170,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 164,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 148,714 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Jun 2011 120,093 miles

boot cannot be opened from outside, inspection had to be done from rear seats.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 120,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

boot cannot be opened from outside, inspection had to be done from rear seats.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,967 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 54,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,780 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 46,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,754 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 HXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

LR03 HXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 HXK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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