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LS03 XHY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,169 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 84,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,587 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 78,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 70,181 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,576 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,617 miles

EML on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

drivers mirror glass faded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades worn

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,617 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

drivers mirror glass faded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,736 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear centre seat belt faulty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,736 miles

rear centre seat belt faulty

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,527 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,527 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,880 miles

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

wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 31,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,029 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 25,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,976 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 XHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

LS03 XHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is LS03 XHY safe to buy?

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