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LR03 CGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,137 mi
Last recorded148,137 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 148,137 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 126,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,717 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,435 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber has a weak damping effect

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,348 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,638 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,904 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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LR03 CGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR03 CGY, 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 LR03 CGY registered?

LR03 CGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LR03 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 CGY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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