MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
nearside front headlamp slightly misty
nearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box has hole (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
nearside front headlamp slightly misty
nearside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))
offside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated
offside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear numberplate deteriorated/de-laminating.
SRS/AIRBAG system fault.
Spare tyre flat.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear numberplate deteriorated/de-laminating.
SRS/AIRBAG system fault.
Spare tyre flat.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Both front tyres- inner sidewalls splitting/split (underinflation).
Both front tyres- sidewall damage.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/R tyre- tread wearing on inside edge.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front tyres- inner sidewalls splitting/split (underinflation).
Both front tyres- sidewall damage.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S/R tyre- tread wearing on inside edge.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Plastic covers covering N/S & O/S chassis/floor areas.
Plastic covers covering N/S & O/S chassis/floor areas.
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LB03 TKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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