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LY03 BZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 BZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,994 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Parking brake not releasing (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,929 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

uneven tyre wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,206 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 84,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,213 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 81,056 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,700 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,365 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,872 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 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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LY03 BZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 BZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY03 BZB registered?

LY03 BZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 BZB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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