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LN03 XRW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,145 mi
Last recorded91,145 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,715 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,885 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot pedal not returning on release (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner surfaces

offside windscreen washer jet inop but nearside provides enough liquid to clean screen

sligh wear in both front alloy suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing thin and front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner surfaces

offside windscreen washer jet inop but nearside provides enough liquid to clean screen

sligh wear in both front alloy suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,937 miles

nearside front tyre is (run flat) type

offside front tyre has small cuts on sidewalls

offside rear tyre is on legal minimum

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,846 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,050 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 34,821 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 34,820 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall (not exposing cords)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,098 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 XRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

LN03 XRW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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