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LR03 PDY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,963 mi
Last recorded123,963 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,963 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 123,881 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,270 miles

rear exhaust silencer heatsheild adrift

slight play in nearside rack ball end

Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer heatsheild adrift

slight play in nearside rack ball end

Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,342 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 104,331 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,665 miles

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

Slight noise from both rear wheels.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,665 miles

Slight noise from both rear wheels.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 80,366 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 71,064 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,748 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,916 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 53,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,830 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 3 May 2007 41,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,544 miles

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.

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 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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LR03 PDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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