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LT03 WLC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,308 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,778 miles

both headlamps are cloudy

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,200 miles

Offside Front slight play in osf wheel bearing area

Fail 11 Jul 2017 85,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate wont open (6.2.B.1c)

Front front wipers split

Offside Front slight play in osf wheel bearing area

Nearside Front tyre very worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,290 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,245 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,004 miles

rear pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,433 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,480 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 WLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

LT03 WLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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