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LF03 ZGP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,936 mi
Last recorded80,936 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ZGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,936 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,185 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (N/S&O/S) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (N/S&O/S) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (N/S&O/S) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (N/S&O/S) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,891 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 76,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,770 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,534 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 67,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,182 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,256 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,891 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,830 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,272 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 ZGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

LF03 ZGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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