MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.
front brake disc has slight corrosion
rear anti roll link bar(d)bush has slight movement
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake disc has slight corrosion
rear anti roll link bar(d)bush has slight movement
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs worn/lipped
number plates beginning to delaminate (minor)
front discs worn/lipped
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
number plates beginning to delaminate (minor)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB03 NPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?
LB03 NPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2003.
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