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LN03 XTR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,879 mi
Last recorded171,879 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 171,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 171,878 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 171,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light is on

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

O/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,231 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 161,231 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 146,637 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 146,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 129,459 miles

some washer jets blocked

Fail 19 May 2014 129,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

some washer jets blocked

Pass 4 May 2013 113,383 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,615 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,615 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,938 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 71,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,129 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 XTR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

LN03 XTR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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