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LR03 PWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,914 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 118,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 111,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel to bumper infill clearance small.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,487 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 108,474 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 106,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,444 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,869 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,281 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,571 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,914 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 PWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

LR03 PWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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