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LF03 HGA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 HGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,520 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 87,517 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper / wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 76,591 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper / wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly free play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 66,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,975 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,210 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,614 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,736 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,945 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in its outer wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,663 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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LF03 HGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LF03 HGA, 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 LF03 HGA registered?

LF03 HGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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