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LS03 AWV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

257,186 mi
Last recorded257,186 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 AWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 257,186 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2016 254,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 249,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 249,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 242,074 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 241,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 235,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 229,261 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 227,410 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 227,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 227,313 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 180,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 131,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,176 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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LS03 AWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS03 AWV, 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 LS03 AWV registered?

LS03 AWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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