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LB03 NLV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 122,563 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 115,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to passengers front tyre outter wall

Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,670 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 84,670 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of of perishing on the offside front thrust arm bush

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 72,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,976 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,999 miles

parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing

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 NLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB03 NLV, 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 LB03 NLV registered?

LB03 NLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LB03 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 NLV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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