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LR03 VRX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,211 mi
Last recorded168,211 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 168,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 152,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 134,677 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 134,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 122,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 114,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,231 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,599 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 56,405 miles

Some light sources not working in n/s side repeater lamp, but not more than 50%

Unable to check centre rear seat belt fully due to seat cover fitted

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,405 miles

Some light sources not working in n/s side repeater lamp, but not more than 50%

Unable to check centre rear seat belt fully due to seat cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,953 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords or structure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,342 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 VRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

LR03 VRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LR03 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 VRX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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