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LS03 DYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 91,615 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not excessive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 79,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bottom section broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not excessive. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not excessive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not excessive. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oversills and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 73,127 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2020 66,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,174 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,120 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,603 miles

rear number plate

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,314 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 485,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,541 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 DYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

LS03 DYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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