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LG03 KOB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 124,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,340 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 86,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,864 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,845 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working bothsides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,791 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,392 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BAS warning on

ESP warning on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,105 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 47,322 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,873 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

hand brake travel long

large under trays

nearside front under trays insecure pull into place slight insecure and been rubbing on nearside front tyre strongly advise

strongly advise offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,846 miles

hand/brake travel long

large under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,066 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 27,066 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,883 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 19,800 miles

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

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

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 KOB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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