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LG03 KOH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,588 mi
Last recorded138,588 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,588 miles

Engine management light displayed on

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 138,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light displayed on

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,243 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 129,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 129,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,166 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Damage to nearside side repeater lens

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,901 miles

nearside front tyre valve starting to perrish

Fail 19 Feb 2013 115,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre valve starting to perrish

Fail 2 Mar 2012 110,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement in o/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,764 miles

slight movement in o/s/f antiroll bar link rod

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,062 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Fail 22 Feb 2011 103,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,037 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,594 miles

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 KOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH registered?

LG03 KOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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