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LN03 TZW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 TZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 144,458 miles

Front thrust arm ball joint rubber seals split, no play in joint

Front thrust arm bushes begining to wear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross strut bushes begining to wear

Fail 13 Apr 2011 144,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 141,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 136,859 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 136,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 133,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 129,859 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 95,712 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 TZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

LN03 TZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LN03 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 TZW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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