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LS03 AXT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,747 mi
Last recorded190,747 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 AXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 190,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

suspected diesel injector leaking , engine cover bolted down

Fail 27 Sep 2021 190,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

suspected diesel injector leaking , engine cover bolted down

Pass 1 Oct 2020 179,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 164,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 161,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 155,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 148,787 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 148,785 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 141,829 miles

bottom of windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 135,570 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area of zone b

Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,909 miles

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

front tyres perished

indicator stalk worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 121,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 95,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,127 miles

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

off-side rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,160 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 65,145 miles

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

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 AXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AXT, 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 AXT registered?

LS03 AXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 AXT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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