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LD03 LUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,990 mi
Last recorded206,990 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 206,990 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 206,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear - most bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 185,065 miles

Nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 184,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 158,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 141,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 141,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 122,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,214 miles

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

indicator switch worn

n/s/r indicator discoloured

rear brake pads worn

rear springs not visable as coverd by plastic trim

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing / steering arm

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,245 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,103 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth in areas,devoid of tread on outer shoulder,and worn inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder,and nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders

offside rear tyre 2.5 mm tread depth in areas,and worn inner shoulder

Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,759 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 54,770 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,311 miles

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

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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LD03 LUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD03 LUA, 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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LD03 LUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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