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LC03 CNE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,576 mi
Last recorded119,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 119,576 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES , BEAM IMAGES POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 119,576 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH LENSES , BEAM IMAGES POOR. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,303 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 117,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,842 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,840 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,445 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,825 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,380 miles

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

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AN D DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,967 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,560 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 61,560 miles

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

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

there is sidewall damage to offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,689 miles

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates are delaminating

Fail 20 Apr 2010 54,689 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates are delaminating

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,489 miles

indicator / wiper switch has a fault that does not effect the basic function of the indicators or wash / wipe

Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,489 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

indicator / wiper switch has a fault that does not effect the basic function of the indicators or wash / wipe

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,489 miles

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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LC03 CNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC03 CNE, 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 LC03 CNE registered?

LC03 CNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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