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LJ03 KDN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,118 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 98,118 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,024 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 88,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16 Jul 2009 83,626 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 83,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 81,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,603 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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LJ03 KDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ03 KDN, 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 LJ03 KDN registered?

LJ03 KDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is LJ03 KDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 KDN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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