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LR03 HXM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 78,546 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 78,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Bumper loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,276 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 96,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,073 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,167 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 54,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,333 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (225/45/17 91Y)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,057 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,052 miles

o/s/f central door locking faulty

Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,028 miles

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

o/s/f central door locking faulty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 34,857 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Jul 2008 32,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

LR03 HXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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