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LD03 NXX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,883 mi
Last recorded129,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 NXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 129,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 129,883 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 125,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 117,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp beam images very poor

nearside rear brake has slight bind and noise

Fail 13 May 2016 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp beam images very poor

nearside rear brake has slight bind and noise

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,545 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 103,535 miles

Alternater/ battery light warning on

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Movement lower steering colunm bush?

N/S/F tyre side wall damage

N/S/front wheel rim damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rubbing noise when n/s/r wheel rotated ?

Wiper condition

Fail 29 May 2014 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Alternater/ battery light warning on

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Movement lower steering colunm bush?

N/S/F tyre side wall damage

N/S/front wheel rim damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rubbing noise when n/s/r wheel rotated ?

Wiper condition

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,428 miles

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,428 miles

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

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

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 26 May 2012 89,017 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 77,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,199 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 65,129 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,864 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,789 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,384 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 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

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

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