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LT03 OFW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,067 mi
Last recorded73,067 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,067 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,567 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 12 Sep 2012 48,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,922 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,456 miles

Advise,rear number plate deteriating,n\s\r tyre cracking.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,456 miles

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

Advise,rear number plate deteriating,n\s\r tyre cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 13,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/front tyre wearing uneven & perrishing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,803 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 OFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

LT03 OFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 OFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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