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LR03 PHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,149 mi
Last recorded189,149 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 189,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 181,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 177,722 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust has a minor leak

play in offside front rear suspension arm ball joint

play ion both sides front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2018 177,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust has a minor leak

play in offside front rear suspension arm ball joint

play ion both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2018 170,679 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 165,118 miles

parking brake lever ratchet worn

play in both sides front suspension arm bushes

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2017 158,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both side headlamp has poor beam paten

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,002 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,036 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly deterioted

play offside front wheel bearing slightly detrioted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,067 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,848 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,119 miles

underbody fitted with covers

Fail 4 Jan 2012 79,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

underbody fitted with covers

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,103 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,775 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 PHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

LR03 PHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 PHX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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