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LN03 ZJU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,899 mi
Last recorded179,899 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 ZJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 179,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 179,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is flat

Pass 16 Jul 2014 169,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 157,139 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

movement in o/s/f hub assembly

rear tyres worn very low recommend replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2012 243,599 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 139,944 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 139,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake warning light comes on intermitant

part of front and inner wing covers missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 133,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front discs worn badly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,425 miles

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

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

both front fogs inop

offside front and rear tyres and rims damaged

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 23 Jun 2009 122,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front fogs inop

offside front and rear tyres and rims damaged

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,422 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 109,108 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 94,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 94,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,346 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit [1.60 mm]

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0 mm

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 ZJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

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

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