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LG03 HXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 127,376 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 127,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,766 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,766 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,306 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,306 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,244 miles

all four tyre treads are low atvarious edges

Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,542 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 6 Nov 2009 57,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,246 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 35,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 HXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

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

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