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LR03 YZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 YZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads getting low

full under tray fitted

rear exhaust box little corroded

rear reg plate cracked

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,899 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded inner edge

both front tyres perished

o/s/f reopearter lamp cracked

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,398 miles

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

front number plate deterioted

o/s/f subframe corroded

rear number plate deterioted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,622 miles

Front reg plate perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear reg plate perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,215 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,203 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,229 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 57,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,809 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,065 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,466 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 YZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR03 YZL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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