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LR03 PDK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,333 mi
Last recorded132,333 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,333 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play at arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 132,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play at arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 132,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,608 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 127,608 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 124,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,608 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,661 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,723 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2010 71,977 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,059 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 52,663 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,761 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 PDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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