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LS03 XYK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,624 mi
Last recorded102,624 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 102,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 102,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,159 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,099 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,884 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 17 Jun 2016 88,884 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 68,202 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn nearside starting to split

Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,509 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 49,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,108 miles

n/s/f inner disc slight lips on them

o/s/f inner disc slight lip on them

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,185 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,581 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,683 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)

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 XYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

LS03 XYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 XYK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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