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LM03 OJN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,241 mi
Last recorded151,241 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 151,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front fog light is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 151,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front fog light is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,151 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

n/s/f fog light damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 137,151 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine bay covers and under body trays

n/s/f fog light damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 132,114 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 132,114 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 120,067 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 120,062 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,258 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 103,623 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 95,985 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 87,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 78,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,213 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 73,862 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 57,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,309 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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LM03 OJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LM03 OJN, 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 LM03 OJN registered?

LM03 OJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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