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LS03 AXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,919 mi
Last recorded150,919 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 147,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 134,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,100 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre,un-even wear

Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,358 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,358 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 102,035 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,835 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,723 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

child seats fitted nearside front and nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,334 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,333 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,986 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 24,986 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

LS03 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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