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LS03 BKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,067 mi
Last recorded139,067 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 139,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broke (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,990 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,685 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,245 miles

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

rear no plate starting to discolour.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2006 24,671 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 BKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BKA, 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 BKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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