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LS03 NVR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,887 mi
Last recorded128,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image and reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,977 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 125,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,189 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 122,186 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower exhaust bracket starting to split.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 116,863 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F headlamp lens scratched/scored, slightly reducing light output

Small endfloat N/S/F & O/S/F hub bearings

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,307 miles

Indicator switch has slight movement at column.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Oil leak Area around diff/axle. ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Approx 38% imbalance. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding Suspect park brake does not release. (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding Suspect park brake does not release. (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch has slight movement at column.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Oil leak Area around diff/axle. ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 108,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near side front and rear tyres worn to tread limit

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r brake pads beginning to get low

o/s door mirror discoloured

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 10 Oct 2013 88,056 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r brake pads beginning to get low

o/s door mirror discoloured

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,620 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,822 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 68,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,814 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,359 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 NVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

LS03 NVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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