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LG03 CVK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but still secure

offside front fog light broken and not working

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 2 Dec 2024 72,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,849 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 67,849 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,272 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 59,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 58,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,766 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,719 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 43,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,962 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 CVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

LG03 CVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LG03 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 CVK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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