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LR03 JDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,869 mi
Last recorded85,869 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,962 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,609 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,608 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,142 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,000 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,000 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,296 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,157 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 JDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK registered?

LR03 JDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is LR03 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 JDK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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