MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn low. (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm cast not alloy. (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn low. (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust silencer heatsheild adrift
slight play in nearside rack ball end
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear exhaust silencer heatsheild adrift
slight play in nearside rack ball end
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Slight noise from both rear wheels.
Slight noise from both rear wheels.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre cracking on tread
o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR03 PDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?
LR03 PDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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