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L3 BSG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,958 mi
Last recorded100,958 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 BSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,069 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 98,069 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 92,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,614 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,449 miles

slight perishing on both rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,126 miles

child seat fittet to center rear can not check seat belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,402 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,403 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 36,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L3 BSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L3 BSG, 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 L3 BSG registered?

L3 BSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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