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LN03 GXC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,799 mi
Last recorded139,799 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 139,799 miles

Diff is leaking

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 136,207 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 136,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,348 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 135,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,741 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn joint points up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,943 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 124,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,437 miles

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

engine warning lamp lit

front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 3 Jun 2017 109,437 miles

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

Emissions not tested erratic idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

engine warning lamp lit

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 27 May 2016 100,372 miles

engine warning lamp lit

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2016 100,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning lamp lit

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2015 93,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 93,518 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 78,916 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 71,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 63,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 63,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 54,549 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 54,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2009 43,369 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,694 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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LN03 GXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LN03 GXC, 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 LN03 GXC registered?

LN03 GXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is LN03 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 GXC shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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