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LJ03 NRF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

117,125 mi
Last recorded117,125 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,421 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread and slighlty streched (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side wall (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 110,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread and slighlty streched (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side wall (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,795 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2018 109,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in center tread (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake imbalance 26%

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Cat. slow to react

Offside front brake disc slightly distorted

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 10 Apr 2017 105,358 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all under vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Cat. slow to react

Offside front brake disc slightly distorted

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,448 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,448 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,676 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 79,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 63,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,132 miles

slight oil leak around auto box

Fail 14 May 2010 45,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 38,024 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)

Fail 18 May 2009 38,024 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 May 2008 33,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 33,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 15,557 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 15,505 miles

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

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 NRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LJ03 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

LJ03 NRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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