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LG03 HZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,111 mi
Last recorded56,111 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,111 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light & ESP light on

Fail 28 Mar 2011 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light & ESP light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,006 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OFF SIDE STEERING ARM SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,821 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,431 miles

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

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

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 HZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZD, 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 HZD registered?

LG03 HZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LG03 HZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 HZD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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