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LT03 WKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,603 mi
Last recorded177,603 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 WKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 177,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 168,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 161,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 152,654 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,891 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 133,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 126,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

Fail 7 Mar 2012 120,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

Fail 17 Feb 2011 115,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

service light on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,534 miles

engine light on

service light on

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 110,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

wiper poor

Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 102,761 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,589 miles

slight water damage to rear plate

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,664 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 76,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,994 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 WKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKZ, 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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LT03 WKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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