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LT03 NNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,161 mi
Last recorded43,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 NNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 43,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2025 42,544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 41,980 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,774 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 40,774 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 40,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 40,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,952 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,175 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 35,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L light on

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,463 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,462 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,023 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,060 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 NNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

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

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