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LS03 TUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,799 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,879 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 59,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,044 miles

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

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 TUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

LS03 TUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is LS03 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 TUA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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