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LM03 YGL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 YGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewall weak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewall weak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,048 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 84,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,513 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,503 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 22 Jul 2016 71,024 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,636 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,664 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 39,481 miles

glow plug warning light on dash indicates fault

warning lamp on indicating light fault on rear but all seem to be working

Fail 8 May 2012 39,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

glow plug warning light on dash indicates fault

warning lamp on indicating light fault on rear but all seem to be working

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,185 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items,also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs.

glow plug heater light on when started

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,906 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 23,906 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,300 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

small nik in n/s/f tyre side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,177 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 YGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

LM03 YGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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