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LX03 KCY

2003 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,395 mi
Last recorded167,395 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Coupe77,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 KCY
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 167,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 160,716 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 160,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 137,583 miles

front headlights are misted up

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre is wearing low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are starting to perish on the sidewall rubber

Pass 2 May 2013 115,582 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 106,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,189 miles

n/s sun visor missing

o/s rear tyre tread has screw in it

Fail 23 Mar 2011 95,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s sun visor missing

o/s rear tyre tread has screw in it

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,737 miles

front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,254 miles

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

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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LX03 KCY is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 77,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX03 KCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX03 KCY is a 2003 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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