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LS03 TXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 107,417 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp beam images poor

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 103,202 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,916 miles

considerable (But not excessive) wear in nearside front lower (rear) track control arm ball joint

deterioration to offside headlamp lens-beam image/intensity poor

rear tyres worn low on legal tread

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt-child seat fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

considerable (But not excessive) wear in nearside front lower (rear) track control arm ball joint

deterioration to offside headlamp lens-beam image/intensity poor

rear tyres worn low on legal tread

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt-child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,030 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,623 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,814 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 TXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

LS03 TXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 TXB 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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