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LS03 NTF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,923 mi
Last recorded128,923 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 128,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,988 miles

Offside rear tyre wall worn and damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2011 49,823 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear tyre wall worn and damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 102,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 95,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 95,374 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2007 77,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,698 miles

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

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

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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LS03 NTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS03 NTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS03 NTF registered?

LS03 NTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LS03 NTF safe to buy?

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