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LB03 WCK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,398 mi
Last recorded194,398 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 WCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 194,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover twisted/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens faded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 101,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 89,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 86,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,997 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 77,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,788 miles

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

both front wheel bearin g have minnor play as taper bearings

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,788 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearin g have minnor play as taper bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,012 miles

all under vehicle brake pipes are corroding

unable to fully check under vehicle brake pipes due to plastic covering panels

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,685 miles

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

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

n/s headlight beam low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,372 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 34,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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