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LR03 KYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,212 mi
Last recorded51,212 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,212 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 51,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 46,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,278 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,114 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,837 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSF Tyre has multiple cuts

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,632 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER LAMP LENSE SLIGHT CRACKS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,311 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,920 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 27,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,086 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 24,085 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,854 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,230 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 KYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KYY, 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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LR03 KYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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