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LT03 NPN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,995 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,286 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,286 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,801 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 NPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT03 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

LT03 NPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is LT03 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 NPN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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