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LF03 ZGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ZGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slightly fuel leak/ damp under the engine

Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,559 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,507 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Major Engine Oil Leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 101,779 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 101,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 95,388 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,379 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 82,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emmissions tested but too clean to give a reading.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,937 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,573 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise tracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,683 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 ZGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

LF03 ZGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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