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LN03 ZGD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,046 mi
Last recorded167,046 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 ZGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 167,046 miles

General underbody corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 160,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 149,475 miles

General underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,935 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,819 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 131,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 113,660 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 113,307 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 108,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,298 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,010 miles

o/s front tyre worn & bald on outer edge to legal limit at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2010 75,952 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn & bald on outer edge to legal limit at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 52,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,955 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 ZGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

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