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LR03 PUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,944 mi
Last recorded157,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 157,944 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,405 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 142,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Beam pattern also incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 125,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 125,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,741 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 114,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,344 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 88,392 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,940 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

N/S/F tyre has cut in side wall however not down to cords

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

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

polly belt perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,472 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 PUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

LR03 PUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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