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LG03 SVC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,644 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,365 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Door mirror damaged and insecure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner trailing arm deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 67,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,560 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,016 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,010 miles

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

Childseat fitted to OSR.Adult belt not fully tested.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,771 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

wear outer edge n/s front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

wear outer edge n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,649 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 68,649 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,196 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,492 miles

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

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

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 SVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

LG03 SVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is LG03 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 SVC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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