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LG03 SUF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,145 mi
Last recorded182,145 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 182,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion and underseal applied

Pass 9 Dec 2023 177,485 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear lens cracked but not affecting light intensity

Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension has slight corrosion and underseal applied

Pass 3 Dec 2022 170,474 miles

Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Minor surface corrosion

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 159,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 147,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,392 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolts loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 124,852 miles

o/s/f balljoint rubber deteriorated, play in front rack arms, o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,969 miles

offside wiper poor,n/s/f tyre low on tread,both rear tyres wearing uneven-slight bulge on puncture repair on o/s/r tyre,rear suspension squeeky

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,922 miles

nearside wiper split,rear brake disc backplates corroded-rear wheels bit noisey in motion,both front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper split,rear brake disc backplates corroded-rear wheels bit noisey in motion,both front wheel bearing slight play

osf tyre slightly bulged on tread,both front lower suspension arm inner bushes slight play-atl

Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,334 miles

front track control arm bushes deteriorating-play atl,offside steering arm balljoint slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

slight oil dampness on engine under trays

Pass 6 May 2010 75,317 miles

n/s/r tyre has low tread on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has low tread

Fail 1 May 2009 67,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,433 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 57,496 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2007 37,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,974 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 26,971 miles

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

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 SUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

LG03 SUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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