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LS03 XJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,674 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND LIGHT OUTPUT IS POOR

TAILGATE WAS OPENED FROM INSIDE SO MOT COULD BE DONE

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NSF TCA BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

Fail 13 Jul 2015 105,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR AND LIGHT OUTPUT IS POOR

TAILGATE WAS OPENED FROM INSIDE SO MOT COULD BE DONE

THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS BADLY CRACKED BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS VERY BADLY CRACKED BUT CORDS CAN NOT BE SEEN BUT IT NEED REMOVING FROM THE RIM TO CHECK THE TYRE

THE OSR LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NSF TCA BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,597 miles

BULB FAULT TELL TALE WAS OM

DIP PATTERNS ARE POOR

THE EMT TELL TAIL IS ON

THE ENGINE IS RUNNING BADLY

USED THE EMERGENCY TAIL GATE CATCH TO OPEN THE TAIL GATE

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jul 2014 95,597 miles

BULB FAULT TELL TALE WAS OM

DIP PATTERNS ARE POOR

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE EMT TELL TAIL IS ON

THE ENGINE IS RUNNING BADLY

USED THE EMERGENCY TAIL GATE CATCH TO OPEN THE TAIL GATE

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,003 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 72,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 69,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,306 miles

under trays

Pass 2 May 2006 20,743 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 XJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

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

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