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LM03 SXG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,060 mi
Last recorded132,060 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 132,060 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 115,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,313 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Also, the repeater is damaged. (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 111,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.13mm, 225/45-17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush, In the front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.78mm, 225/45-17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Also, the repeater is damaged. (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,902 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,902 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,779 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,708 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 92,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 86,794 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,852 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 57,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,953 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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LM03 SXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM03 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

LM03 SXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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