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LC03 NTE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 NTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,612 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,612 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 88,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 88,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 73,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2010 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,916 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated at outer of the edge

Fail 28 May 2009 65,916 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre deteriorated at outer of the edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,458 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread very low at edges

o/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

screw in n/s/r tyre tread inner edge, tyre pressure low.

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 NTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

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

Is LC03 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 NTE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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