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LG03 HXA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 137,391 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,920 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension noisey in operation but no play detected.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,694 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 111,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,895 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,469 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,240 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,477 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,246 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,032 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,170 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 41,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,080 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear seat belt inspection restricted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,532 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,803 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 32,803 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,855 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 HXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

LG03 HXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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