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LN03 YFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,624 mi
Last recorded46,624 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,690 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 45,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,188 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,188 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

NSF NSR OSR tyres all starting to perrish

all other rear supension arms badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,333 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 15,428 miles

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

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

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 YFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN03 YFJ registered?

LN03 YFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is LN03 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 YFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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