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LS03 TZY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,139 mi
Last recorded80,139 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 80,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,299 miles

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 9 Jan 2016 61,162 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Mirror Discoloured

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,387 miles

N/S/F Tyre close to/on tread wear indicator

N/S/R Tyre pressure low

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F Tyre close to/on tread wear indicator

N/S/R Tyre pressure low

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,159 miles

front and rear number plates have be space for gb plates not stander ones rear number plate is fade

Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,159 miles

Centre Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front and rear number plates have be space for gb plates not stander ones rear number plate is fade

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,318 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,352 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

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 TZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

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

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