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LS03 XYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,348 mi
Last recorded146,348 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 146,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 129,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 76,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,709 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 XYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

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

Is LS03 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 XYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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