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LS03 AYL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,400 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 107,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,612 miles

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

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,612 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,610 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,544 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 64,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake discs rusted

rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 4 Aug 2007 55,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,872 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 AYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AYL, 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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LS03 AYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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