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LM03 SWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,392 mi
Last recorded174,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 174,392 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 174,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 163,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2015 134,253 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)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 134,253 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 111,326 miles

o/s/f brake disc is slightly warpped

Fail 27 May 2014 111,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f brake disc is slightly warpped

Pass 29 May 2013 88,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 88,272 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 78,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 78,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 56,425 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 42,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 27,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroaded on inner and outer edges. plus lipped

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 SWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LM03 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 LM03 SWJ registered?

LM03 SWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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