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LN03 ZKA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,302 mi
Last recorded172,302 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 172,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,243 miles

rear brak pads worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Apr 2013 98,243 miles

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

rear brak pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,266 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 88,894 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 88,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,557 miles

slight play in nearside end of steering rack

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 1 May 2009 78,531 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 21 Dec 2007 72,211 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 62,895 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,963 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 ZKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

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

Is LN03 ZKA safe to buy?

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