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LN03 GYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

143,942 mi
Last recorded143,942 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 143,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,889 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,267 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2021 138,224 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,418 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2020 134,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 130,300 miles

slight oil seepage

Fail 9 Aug 2019 130,295 miles

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

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

slight oil seepage

Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,244 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 125,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 119,685 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 119,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 119,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM REAR WHEELS WHEN HAND BRAKE APPLIED IN ROLLERS

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

Nearside Front HAS DEEP CUTS ON OUTER WALL + WEARING OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 110,909 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern still visable

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has major repair to outter wall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 100,930 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre has major repair to outter wall

Pass 20 May 2014 92,640 miles

offside front Tyre tread edges wearing low

Fail 20 May 2014 92,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front Tyre tread edges wearing low

Pass 14 May 2013 78,506 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 78,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,191 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 63,177 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,319 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,383 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2007 45,262 miles

n/s/f/ tyre worn on outer edge & deep cuts

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,554 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 GYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

LN03 GYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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