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LT03 WNH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

199,559 mi
Last recorded199,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 WNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 199,559 miles

Indicator stalk worn

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 197,137 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 195,315 miles

Offside Mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 193,317 miles

Indicator stalk faulty

Offside Rear Light lens repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 193,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator stalk faulty

Offside Rear Light lens repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 188,370 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 182,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under tray

Fail 16 Apr 2021 182,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 31 Mar 2020 178,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and under tray

Pass 15 Apr 2019 170,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 164,027 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 164,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 117,145 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 117,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 96,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 96,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 May 2014 85,421 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 76,634 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 75,693 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 75,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 71,938 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 66,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,124 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 49,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,926 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)

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 WNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

LT03 WNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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