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LR03 PYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,348 mi
Last recorded170,348 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 170,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 157,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 150,132 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 141,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 134,990 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 127,090 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cut to wall.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,230 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,997 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 41,996 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 41,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,840 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 PYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

LR03 PYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 PYH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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