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LG03 BGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,712 mi
Last recorded136,712 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 136,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 136,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 201,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 200,743 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 101,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,334 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,829 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm.

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,130 miles

advise front pads look low.

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 46,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,567 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 1.6mm. †advise undershields fitted throughout vehicle †inspection difficult.

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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LG03 BGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LG03 BGE, 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 LG03 BGE registered?

LG03 BGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 BGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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