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LS03 DYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,411 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 70,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 57,094 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,766 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,547 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 DYH 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 86.7%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

LS03 DYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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