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LD03 KNH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,726 mi
Last recorded106,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,726 miles

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

signs of damp around fuel tank due to covers unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

signs of damp around fuel tank due to covers unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,664 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

off side front top and lower balljoint dust cover split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,650 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 85,650 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,381 miles

advise brake pedal rubber

advise front wipers

advise nearside rear tyre wear on edge

advise offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight run out front disc/and wearing

Fail 27 Jun 2008 73,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise brake pedal rubber

advise front wipers

advise nearside rear tyre wear on edge

advise offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight run out front disc/and wearing

Fail 7 Apr 2008 73,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise air filter box loose

advise brake fluid level low

advise front number plate

advise front wiper blades smeary

advise nearside rear tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm

advise offside front coil spring not fully home

advise offside inner steering rack joint

advise slight play nearside hub assembly

advise small chips in zaone A of windscreen

advise vehicle only revs to 3000rpm during emissions test

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,790 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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LD03 KNH 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 LD03 KNH, 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 LD03 KNH registered?

LD03 KNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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