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LN03 JWF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 JWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,670 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,670 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,443 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,086 miles

signs of cracking/ageing both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,086 miles

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

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

rear side lights on back up meet requirements

signs of cracking/ageing both rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f coil spring incomplete lower end just meets requirements due to be falure 20.03.2013

parking brake release borderline pass

substitute rear side lights on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,783 miles

front and rear number plates slightly poor

n/s/r tyre wall perishing/aging and o/s/r tyre slight aging

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,324 miles

borderline pass handbrake relese & binding need atention a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,695 miles

temp repair only center exaust mount needs repair

Fail 6 Mar 2009 24,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

temp repair only center exaust mount needs repair

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,057 miles

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

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)

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 JWF 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 76.2%.

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 LN03 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

LN03 JWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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