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LM03 SVP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,841 mi
Last recorded146,841 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 SVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 146,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 144,179 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 139,401 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,074 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 132,401 miles

engine light on

exhaust middle and back section slight blow and starting to corrode

Fail 30 Dec 2016 132,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

exhaust middle and back section slight blow and starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2016 122,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area v (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

full plastic under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears near rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area v (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

full plastic under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,629 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 90,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 79,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,023 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,746 miles

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

unable to check full length of brake pipes as concealed beneath under trays

Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,967 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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LM03 SVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM03 SVP, 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 LM03 SVP registered?

LM03 SVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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