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LR03 PGF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,657 mi
Last recorded188,657 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 188,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 188,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 183,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 180,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 180,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 174,391 miles

Front steering arms has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2013 173,318 miles

Front steering arms has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 168,341 miles

Driver side stering arm has slight play

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 161,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 158,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 158,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 158,849 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 151,879 miles

n.s.f steering arm has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2008 143,451 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 143,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 119,261 miles

o/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm tread depth

slight play in n/s front drag link

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 27 Nov 2007 119,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack o/s

o/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm tread depth

slight play in n/s front drag link

Pass 31 Mar 2006 104,082 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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 PGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR03 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

LR03 PGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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