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LS03 XYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,246 mi
Last recorded103,246 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,246 miles

engine under tray fitted

n s f tyre worn low on edges

rear tyres wearing low and nail in n s r

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray fitted

n s f tyre worn low on edges

rear tyres wearing low and nail in n s r

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,334 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slight deteoriation

both rear lower arm inner bushes slight deterioration

front brake discs lipped and scored

Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm forward bushes worn & flexing under load

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes worn/deteriating

front brake discs corroded/pitted/worn

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge/ slight stepping in tread

n/s/r tyre side walls showing signs of run flat damage

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 74,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust mounting bracket center to rear broken

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 74,540 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust mounting bracket center to rear broken

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,633 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake pads worn

small cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,159 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,411 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 XYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

LS03 XYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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