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LG03 CVS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,695 mi
Last recorded188,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 188,695 miles

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

uneven wear n/s/r tyre o/s/f fog light missing n/s/f lower joint gaiter split

Fail 6 Jan 2012 188,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

uneven wear n/s/r tyre o/s/f fog light missing n/s/f lower joint gaiter split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 176,278 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Fail 14 Feb 2011 176,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 24 Feb 2010 154,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 126,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 126,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 100,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,623 miles

Oil leak

slight fuel/oil leaks under side (under plastic engine covers)un able to test leaks.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,660 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 CVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

LG03 CVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is LG03 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 CVS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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