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LN03 ZDD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,089 mi
Last recorded151,089 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 ZDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 149,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,448 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 136,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,064 miles

Oil leak

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s side repeater lenses cracked.

o/s/n/s wiper blades split.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,154 miles

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)

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s/n/s side repeater lenses cracked.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 128,154 miles

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)

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s/n/s side repeater lenses cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,687 miles

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

centre exhaust joint cracked.

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s side repeater lights cracked.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 123,664 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint cracked.

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s side repeater lights cracked.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 117,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,816 miles

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

front suspension control arm bushes split

coolant pipes very badly swollen and cut

Fail 29 Jan 2009 108,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front suspension control arm bushes split

coolant pipes very badly swollen and cut

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 98,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 92,701 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,870 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 ZDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

LN03 ZDD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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