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LY03 XOM

2003 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,471 mi
Last recorded101,471 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 23058,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,471 miles

Engine managment light stay on

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked all round

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and soon be on limit

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,342 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 73,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 62,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,101 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 46,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,888 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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LY03 XOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 58,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY03 XOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LY03 XOM registered?

LY03 XOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LY03 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 XOM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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