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LJ03 WFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,630 mi
Last recorded184,630 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 184,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 179,284 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 175,008 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 166,981 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 166,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 159,249 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 159,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 150,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 142,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 122,186 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,071 miles

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,071 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,393 miles

tail lamp warning lamp on (substitute on)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,166 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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LJ03 WFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LJ03 WFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 WFG registered?

LJ03 WFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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