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LS03 NYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,429 mi
Last recorded140,429 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 140,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 140,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,922 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear centre hanger broken but exhaust supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp pattern poor

Fail 27 Jul 2018 83,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear centre hanger broken but exhaust supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp pattern poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 76,871 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 76,871 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,484 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 64,484 miles

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

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

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,601 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,601 miles

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

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)

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,262 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,259 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,956 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,362 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 19,448 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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LS03 NYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NYT, 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 LS03 NYT registered?

LS03 NYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 NYT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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