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LR03 POA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 POA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,256 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroded

park brake and service brake just met requirements

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

underbody components corroded

wiper slightly smeary-undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,256 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroded

park brake and service brake just met requirements

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

underbody components corroded

wiper slightly smeary-undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,171 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

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

nearside front top strut mountion creaking

nearside front tyre cut in side wall but not to coards

noice from nearside rear brakes when spune

offside front top strut mountion creaking

Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,971 miles

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

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

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

E.M.L on dash

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

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

nearside front top strut mountion creaking

nearside front tyre cut in side wall but not to coards

noice from nearside rear brakes when spune

offside front top strut mountion creaking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,189 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leak noted, oil on the plastic panels

plastic panels fitted now alowing full test

Fail 31 Oct 2011 35,189 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leak noted, oil on the plastic panels

plastic panels fitted now alowing full test

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,815 miles

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

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

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

plastic panels under vehicle not able to do full test

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,904 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,899 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,663 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 POA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

LR03 POA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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