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LR03 PHA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 152,322 miles

All 4 arches corroded

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2014 146,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 226,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 226,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 131,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 119,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,243 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 100,243 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 86,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,557 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 PHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

LR03 PHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is LR03 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 PHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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