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LT03 OHU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,898 mi
Last recorded211,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 OHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 211,898 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 191,171 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 191,171 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 152,244 miles

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 115,947 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2011 115,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 103,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,625 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,697 miles

n/s/f lower arm inner bush split.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,318 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 OHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

LT03 OHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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