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LG03 CVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

17,156 mi
Last recorded17,156 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 17,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 16,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 16,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 15,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 15,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 13,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 13,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,778 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,930 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 11,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

signs of perishing offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,989 miles

signs of perishing on all four tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,677 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,047 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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LG03 CVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

LG03 CVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LG03 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 CVJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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