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LC03 CNN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

104,773 mi
Last recorded104,773 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 104,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

indicator stalk worn but not exc

Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

indicator stalk worn but not exc

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,536 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2015 90,360 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Head lamp lens are deteriorating - possible clean to lens

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 86,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 81,502 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 81,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 78,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 78,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,641 miles

advise front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,484 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,815 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,255 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 26,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.

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 CNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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