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LR03 YZC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,821 mi
Last recorded156,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 156,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 156,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 150,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 142,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 142,291 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 131,543 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 121,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2017 121,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2016 109,925 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

child seat rear

indicator switch deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2016 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

child seat rear

indicator switch deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2015 100,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,690 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,330 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,116 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 YZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR03 YZC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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