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LS03 DZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,156 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 152,152 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 148,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front ROAD WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Offside Front BRAKE FLEX Y CRACKING

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 117,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 114,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 19 May 2014 114,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 22 May 2013 107,338 miles

see advisory test number 496401833147

Fail 11 May 2013 106,880 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,649 miles

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,861 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 74,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,327 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,879 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 DZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

LS03 DZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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