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LB03 GZT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,856 mi
Last recorded134,856 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 GZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 134,856 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above differential and subframe (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes/pin showing signs of age

covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,116 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust system showing signs of age

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,564 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,564 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 113,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 113,239 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 109,275 miles

n/s/f tyre at wearing indicator

n/s/r tyre at wearing indicator

o/s/f brake disc pitting

o/s/f tyre at wearing indicator

o/s/r brake disc pitting

o/s/r tyre at wearing indicator

Fail 30 Mar 2013 109,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre at wearing indicator

n/s/r tyre at wearing indicator

o/s/f brake disc pitting

o/s/f tyre at wearing indicator

o/s/r brake disc pitting

o/s/r tyre at wearing indicator

Pass 6 Apr 2012 102,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011
Fail 10 Sep 2011 100,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,758 miles

rear tyres at 3mm.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,757 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 1 May 2009 84,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 70,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 59,756 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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LB03 GZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB03 GZT, 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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LB03 GZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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