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DA03 LGA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covered by trays

Fail 26 Jun 2020 93,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covered by trays

Pass 29 May 2019 71,108 miles

offside rear parking brake slight bind/noisey during operation

Pass 30 May 2018 54,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,996 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,208 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,016 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,841 miles

nsf tyre low on outer front edge

osr tyre getting low centre of tyre is on the wear bars

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,162 miles

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

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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DA03 LGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DA03 LGA, 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 DA03 LGA registered?

DA03 LGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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