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LD03 WZL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,459 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2020 117,307 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2018 111,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 111,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,023 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 104,023 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,440 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,990 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,871 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake pedal needs manual assistance to return to the fully-off position.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,529 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 WZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

LD03 WZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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