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LG03 CUW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,188 mi
Last recorded109,188 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 109,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 99,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,511 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,756 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 73,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 73,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,939 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cut outside wall

o/s/r tyre wearing low

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,585 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,585 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 51,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,420 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,976 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,428 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

poor wiper clearing action

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 CUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

LG03 CUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LG03 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 CUW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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