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LN03 XPH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 120,454 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 114,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 93,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Advise both rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 93,474 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,262 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,085 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,672 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 53,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

rear no plate in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

full underbody shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,508 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,103 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,246 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 XPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPH, 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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LN03 XPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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