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LT03 NCN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 NCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 70,385 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 70,385 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,712 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 61,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,403 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,223 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,219 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,794 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front suspension arm bush is split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front suspension arm bush is split

n/s rear tyre is cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,532 miles

n/s front suspension lower arm front bush is split

Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,532 miles

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

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

front brake discs are very worn judder on front brakes

n/s front suspension lower arm front bush is split

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,014 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,616 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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LT03 NCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT03 NCN, 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 LT03 NCN registered?

LT03 NCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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