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LD03 WHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,167 mi
Last recorded204,167 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 204,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 190,694 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 190,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 175,875 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,663 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 168,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 163,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning wire symbal on

Fail 31 Jan 2013 162,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 151,807 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 151,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,059 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 111,261 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 111,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,824 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 59,711 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to offside front wheel

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 12 Aug 2006 42,987 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)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 WHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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