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LN03 HOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,937 mi
Last recorded100,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,937 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FORWARD FACING (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep cuts to inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 93,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2014 93,712 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,106 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 88,105 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 83,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,898 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,499 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 HOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

LN03 HOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LN03 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 HOA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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