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LS03 EUK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,056 mi
Last recorded115,056 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 112,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,620 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,234 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 1 May 2014 78,771 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,394 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,606 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)

engine lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,810 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,800 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 54,602 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 42,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,364 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 20,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 20,103 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 EUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK registered?

LS03 EUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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