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LN03 ZNH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,766 mi
Last recorded171,766 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 171,766 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

crack in windscreen

indicator stalk worn

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2019 171,747 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front fog light not working

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 163,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 153,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 116,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 95,225 miles

srs warning lamp indicating fault

Fail 28 May 2012 95,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,944 miles

airbag light staying on

both front headlamps slight discoloured

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

no bonnet first safty latch but bonnet secure in closed position

rear antiroll bar corroding

slight play to both front hubs

slight play to nearside front steering rack tie arm

undertrays fitted throughout vehicle

vacuum air leak to nearside of engine under bonnet

Fail 26 May 2011 85,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

airbag light staying on

both front headlamps slight discoloured

exhaust corroding

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

no bonnet first safty latch but bonnet secure in closed position

rear antiroll bar corroding

slight play to both front hubs

slight play to nearside front steering rack tie arm

undertrays fitted throughout vehicle

vacuum air leak to nearside of engine under bonnet

Pass 3 Jun 2010
Pass 21 May 2009 72,966 miles

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

underside of car covered in undertrays

Pass 21 May 2008 66,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 66,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 57,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 57,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 47,212 miles

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

advise slight play in nearside of steering rack

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 ZNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

LN03 ZNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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