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LN03 ZNF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,341 mi
Last recorded172,341 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 ZNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 172,341 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 172,311 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine poss diesel investigation req (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 172,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2018 172,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 168,161 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 168,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s and n/s rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 149,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 144,908 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 144,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 139,331 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2013 133,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 133,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 132,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 129,658 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 129,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 116,542 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,099 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 68,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,818 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 ZNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

LN03 ZNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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