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LG03 SSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 144,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 140,599 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 140,599 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 138,561 miles

o/s/f foglamp not working

Fail 6 Jul 2016 138,561 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

o/s/f foglamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,225 miles

o/s/f foglamp not working

Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,225 miles

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

o/s/f foglamp not working

Fail 1 Jul 2014 130,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 130,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,834 miles

o/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 126,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 124,682 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 124,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 116,408 miles

front registration plate slight damage

Fail 1 Jun 2009 103,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 76,578 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

strong advise on play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,612 miles

ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 SSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

LG03 SSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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