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A9 LTN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,765 mi
Last recorded222,765 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 222,765 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 222,765 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 216,630 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre kerb damage

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 216,630 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre kerb damage on outer wall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 216,629 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre kerb damage on outer wall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 207,543 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 197,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 197,535 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 181,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 181,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 162,299 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f coil spring broken but still securely mounted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,944 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 127,802 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag lamp on, advise

Pass 30 May 2009 122,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 117,153 miles

cant check rear springs fully,.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 117,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

cant check rear springs fully,.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,196 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 93,190 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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A9 LTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 LTN, 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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A9 LTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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