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LG03 KOA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,998 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage gaiter split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,771 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,655 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise cut in offside front tyre but not to cords

advise parking brake release lazy

advise parking brake travel

advise slight play both front hub bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise cut in offside front tyre but not to cords

advise parking brake release lazy

advise parking brake travel

advise slight play both front hub bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,913 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight digs

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 KOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG03 KOA registered?

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

Is LG03 KOA safe to buy?

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