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LR03 HYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,682 mi
Last recorded185,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 185,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 173,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 160,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 149,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 136,576 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,739 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 127,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 120,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,422 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2011 106,395 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,818 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 HYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

LR03 HYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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