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LR03 YYW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 YYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,586 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 72,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS + OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,297 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,691 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,690 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,650 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Headlamp Washer Not Retracting Into Bumper (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm Bush Delaminated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm Bush Perished And Split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Camber Arm Bush Delaminated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm Bush Perished And Split (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket located near rear differential is broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 57,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17 W Conti (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17 W Conti (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,134 miles

Castor and camber arm bushes worn and perished

Rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,315 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,667 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cant see rear coil springs

front brake discs lipped on limit

front wipers poor condition

rear brake discs lipped close

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

cant see rear coil springs

front wipers poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 21,456 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,239 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 21,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 18,325 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 YYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR03 YYW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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