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LN03 XOS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,696 mi
Last recorded216,696 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 216,696 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 206,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 199,251 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 191,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 178,793 miles

Centre exhaust clamp rattling

Pass 23 Jan 2014 164,573 miles

front tyres.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 164,573 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 155,841 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 155,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 135,048 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 135,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,371 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 83,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,372 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand/brake light stays on at times

large under trays

nearside head/light aim on right/hand limit/

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,043 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 XOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

LN03 XOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LN03 XOS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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