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E3 LDM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,298 mi
Last recorded95,298 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 LDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,401 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,712 miles

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

nearside rear tyre was flat (no signs of a puncture)

offside front headlight unit slightly inscure

Fail 13 Aug 2011 70,712 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre was flat (no signs of a puncture)

offside front headlight unit slightly inscure

Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,089 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlight slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing (bald)on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,089 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside front headlight slightly insecure

offside front tyre wearing (bald)on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,985 miles

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

offside front headlight held in with wedges of wood

Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front headlight held in with wedges of wood

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,489 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,222 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,222 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,030 miles

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

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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E3 LDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E3 LDM, 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 E3 LDM registered?

E3 LDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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