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LN03 XOW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,515 mi
Last recorded124,515 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 115,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust mount missing

oil residue auto box area's

Fail 27 Mar 2018 103,782 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust mount missing

oil residue auto box area's

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked centre silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre section exhaust mount missing still supported by remaining mounts

oil residue autobox area's

Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow / knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow / knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked centre silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre section exhaust mount missing still supported by remaining mounts

oil residue autobox area's

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,850 miles

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

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,444 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,585 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,200 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,538 miles

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,386 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 XOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

LN03 XOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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