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LG03 HXV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,702 mi
Last recorded106,702 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,702 miles

Both front fog lamp lenses defective and inoperative

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty Not locking into position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 106,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front fog lamp lenses defective and inoperative

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty Not locking into position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,583 miles

Both front fog lamp lenses broken and not working

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,440 miles

Both front fog lights broken and inoperative

Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,440 miles

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

Both front fog lights broken and inoperative

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,735 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 96,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/95/R15 91H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worn on tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 84,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worn on tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 81,461 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

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

Rear exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,648 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,951 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat

front number plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

section of the nearside front inner wheel arch guard missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,951 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO TREAD INDICATORS

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 HXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

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

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