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LT03 WSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 WSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 114,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 114,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 112,162 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,282 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 107,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine malfanction lamp indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 105,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 97,743 miles

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

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 88,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,213 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 114,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 114,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,759 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 WSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 WSJ, 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 WSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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