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LB03 NLL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

251,589 mi
Last recorded251,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 251,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 249,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sidesfront (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides front upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 249,012 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bot sides rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sidesfront (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides front upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 243,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 243,396 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 238,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 233,649 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 233,532 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear tyre slight tear

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 228,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 222,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 202,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 202,146 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 172,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 172,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 144,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,041 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 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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