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GD03 LKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,077 mi
Last recorded141,077 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

damage to o/s front wheel inner rim

front number plate damaged

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of outer sill panels

Fail 26 Mar 2018 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

brake pad warning light on

damage to o/s front wheel inner rim

front number plate damaged

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of outer sill panels

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,736 miles

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

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

damage to front number plate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres starting to get low on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 135,736 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to front number plate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 110,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,473 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,292 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 51,473 miles

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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GD03 LKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD03 LKZ, 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 GD03 LKZ registered?

GD03 LKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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