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LG03 HVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 124,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,390 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,463 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 115,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,966 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 101,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 98,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 92,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,867 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,813 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,793 miles

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

slight play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,498 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 HVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

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

Is LG03 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 HVY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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