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LR03 PXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

183,811 mi
Last recorded183,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 183,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 174,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 173,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 169,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 167,070 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 164,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 164,331 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 155,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 146,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 138,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 120,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 110,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 87,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,773 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,634 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 53,634 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,470 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

LR03 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is LR03 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 PXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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