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LG03 SVV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,157 mi
Last recorded179,157 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 179,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and all rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 179,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and all rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 179,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and covers fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Fail 25 Oct 2023 179,048 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and covers fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Pass 13 Sep 2022 178,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front exhaust mounting deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers and under shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Pass 23 Sep 2021 178,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front exhaust mount deteriorating

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 10 Sep 2021 178,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front exhaust mount deteriorating

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 17 Sep 2020 178,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 165,558 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 165,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,628 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 8 Apr 2017 140,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 12 Apr 2016 129,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut

Fail 12 Apr 2016 129,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre cut

Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,053 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/o/s/front tyres worn slightly on inner + outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 44,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,769 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 SVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

LG03 SVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 SVV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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