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LN03 XRY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,040 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,279 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both side

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all - both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear build up a corrosion on ( sub-frame/arms/coil springs )

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 65,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both side

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all - both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear build up a corrosion on ( sub-frame/arms/coil springs )

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,225 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake disc are worn and pitted

Fail 19 Apr 2024 61,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake disc are worn and pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 56,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,724 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive vacuum pump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 52,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive vacuum pump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 52,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,523 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,386 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 44,289 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,547 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall, does not reach to cords or ply.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,695 miles

offside front lower undershield insecure

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,376 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 XRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

LN03 XRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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