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LS03 EUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,831 mi
Last recorded120,831 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn too markers

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Rear both sides suspension bushes deteriorated / perished etc

both front to rear interim brake pipes corroded / deteriorated

eml light on

noise on both sides rear brakes when both rear wheels rotated

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded / rusty

slight bind on both rear brakes

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bad (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn too markers

Offside Front door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Rear both sides suspension bushes deteriorated / perished etc

both front to rear interim brake pipes corroded / deteriorated

eml light on

noise on both sides rear brakes when both rear wheels rotated

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded / rusty

slight bind on both rear brakes

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight rotational noise on both rear wheels

under side vehicle and components rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edge

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight bind on both rear brakes

slight rotational noise on both rear wheels

under side vehicle and components rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,114 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet difficult to open

front to rear brake pipes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet difficult to open

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,737 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 64,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,244 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 1 May 2010 40,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,234 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 33,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,856 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 22,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,935 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 EUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

LS03 EUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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