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LC03 WGG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,321 mi
Last recorded51,321 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 50,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 46,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing but not within or obstructing drivers view.

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 32,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing but not within or obstructing drivers view.

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,725 miles

Rear tyres low

Fail 23 Mar 2017 27,723 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear pads low

Rear tyres low

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,713 miles

Transmission oil leak from sump

Fail 11 Jul 2012 18,713 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Transmission oil leak from sump

Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,296 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,363 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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LC03 WGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC03 WGG, 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 LC03 WGG registered?

LC03 WGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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