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LG03 CTK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,136 mi
Last recorded126,136 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,136 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 126,136 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner edge (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 106,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,206 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 104,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 100,609 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,205 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,205 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,441 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre cut side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 18,619 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 18,618 miles

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

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 CTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG03 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

LG03 CTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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