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LS03 NYC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,963 mi
Last recorded140,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 140,963 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 140,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inside shoulder scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 135,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 135,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,974 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 129,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,408 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

centre exhaust support missing

Fail 8 Jan 2016 120,548 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (7.1.2)

centre exhaust support missing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,015 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 102,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,157 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 79,925 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2007 74,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,711 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 NYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NYC, 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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LS03 NYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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