CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK03 CNY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,667 mi
Last recorded169,667 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 CNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 169,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 169,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 153,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 137,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 119,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 98,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 68,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,049 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK03 CNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LK03 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK03 CNY?

You can check the full history of LK03 CNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK03 CNY registered?

LK03 CNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LK03 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 CNY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK03 CNY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK03 CNY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.