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LG03 SVT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 111,542 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,795 miles

Both front tyres beginning to crack + perish.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 107,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

winter tyres fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 104,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,342 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 100,138 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint where marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012

both indicator lenses on door mirrors cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,064 miles

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

both indicator lenses on door mirrors cracked

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,447 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 SVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

LG03 SVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 SVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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