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LG03 HYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,233 mi
Last recorded103,233 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

TYRE PRESSURES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,547 miles

glow plug worning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre sidewall starting to split

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,285 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,998 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 33,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,589 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 20,589 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 HYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc 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 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

LG03 HYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is LG03 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 HYP 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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