MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 injectors leaking compression
Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection
oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour both incorporated in wing mirror (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing damaged curving inward forcing headlight to tilt to one side (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak gas shock totaly drained thus very little damping effect (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake binding rear parking brakes not releasing thus brake binding (3.7.B.1)
2 injectors leaking compression
Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection
oil leak
smoke test not accurate as engine not reveing properly due to injectors leaking compression
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear shock has little damping effect
offside rear coil spring small piece broken on exterme end where fitted in lower suspension arm
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
could not test rear offside seat belt as buckle under seat
nearside rear shock has little damping effect
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
air bag light stays on
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air bag light stays on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR03 PWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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