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LS03 TVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,511 mi
Last recorded89,511 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,511 miles

Central Rear Fluid leaking on the rear diff

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,544 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differtional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 76,544 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differtional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 64,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 60,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,066 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 50,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 45,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 41,046 miles

osf tyre wearing low on inner tread

Fail 9 May 2015 41,046 miles

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)

Offside 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)

osf tyre wearing low on inner tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,944 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 34,520 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 28,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 23,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,895 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 TVP 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 82.6%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

LS03 TVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is LS03 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 TVP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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