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LD03 NXE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,747 mi
Last recorded72,747 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 NXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,747 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,028 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2013 46,470 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 38,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,602 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 26,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,472 miles

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

Nearside 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 NXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD03 NXE registered?

LD03 NXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is LD03 NXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 NXE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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