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LG03 SWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,891 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 90,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 70,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 70,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 29 Jul 2022 65,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 55,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,012 miles

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 42,575 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 42,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,591 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 27,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,678 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 9,920 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 SWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

LG03 SWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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