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LA03 GNV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 88,201 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,530 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,574 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,706 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,876 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 54,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,210 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,645 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,696 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,696 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,328 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 38,328 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 37,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,151 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 May 2009 34,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 34,609 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 31,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,917 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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LA03 GNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA03 GNV, 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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LA03 GNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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