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LD03 WZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,782 mi
Last recorded102,782 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,782 miles

Front oil leak but not excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2019 102,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front oil leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,294 miles

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

headlights misty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 90,412 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 82,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,958 miles

o/s/r suspension noise

Fail 2 Apr 2014 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r suspension noise

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,477 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre on 2mil

Fail 8 Apr 2011 56,477 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre on 2mil

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,386 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 51,386 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,129 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,793 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 25,221 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 WZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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