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LC03 DKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 106,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 101,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 101,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,696 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 42,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,817 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,424 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing off on outer edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,349 miles

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 DKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DKN, 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 DKN registered?

LC03 DKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is LC03 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 DKN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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