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LG03 KSE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,403 mi
Last recorded127,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 127,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 126,999 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,931 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls (not to the cords)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls (not to the cords)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 69,687 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2010 69,629 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 57,256 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,092 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s/f tyre tread low at edges

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 KSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

LG03 KSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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