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LG03 CVA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

e m l light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,974 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,959 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,723 miles

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

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 CVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

LG03 CVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is LG03 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 CVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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