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LT03 WTL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 116,565 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front mirror side light lens is damage

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,049 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,254 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,190 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,066 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,568 miles

large cut on n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,988 miles

Indicator stalk worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,987 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator stalk worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Pass 28 May 2009 36,154 miles

Advise tracking

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,355 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 WTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

LT03 WTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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