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LS03 TSV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,283 mi
Last recorded62,283 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,283 miles

chip and scratches to screen

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower front inner bushes splitting , perishing and weak

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip and scratches to screen

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower front inner bushes splitting , perishing and weak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,301 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,749 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,066 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking

rear tyres lowtread and cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,272 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,617 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 16,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,358 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 TSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

LS03 TSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LS03 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 TSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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