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LS03 AXR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 112,237 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2018 107,688 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 May 2018 107,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2017 101,918 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2016 95,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2015 89,849 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 22 May 2014 83,741 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 76,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,938 miles

exhaust rattel

Fail 24 May 2012 70,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

exhaust rattel

Pass 11 May 2011 63,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,443 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 56,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,715 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges n/s/r to legal limit

Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,715 miles

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges n/s/r to legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,843 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 38,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,743 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 AXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

LS03 AXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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