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LG03 SXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,193 mi
Last recorded133,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 126,911 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 126,877 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Near side rear shock faulty

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 118,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small crack behind intierior mirror in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small crack behind intierior mirror in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,985 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,915 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip windscreen

front brake discs worn

offside main beam has blue tint

offside rear indicator bulb pale

service indicator on

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,852 miles

chip windscreen

front brake discs worn

offside main beam has blue tint

offside rear indicator bulb pale

service indicator on

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,340 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,046 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 SXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

LG03 SXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 SXD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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