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LR03 PGK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 PGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,777 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

strong fuel odour in engine bay (covers fitted)

Fail 31 Oct 2019 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mishapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

strong fuel odour in engine bay (covers fitted)

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,099 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,099 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

SUSPENSION CORROSION

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear light unit crack

off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,984 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbox noise?

n/s/f tyre shoulder wear

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 70,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,167 miles

both near side & o/s/r tyres required

o/s/f track rod end play poor suggest replace now.

start play o/s/f wheel bearing

trim missing o/s/r .

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,312 miles

off side rear light slighty cracked

rear brake pipes greased at time test

Pass 1 May 2009 51,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,036 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)

advise covers fitted to underneath of vehicle

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,451 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and nearside front

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 PGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PGK, 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 PGK registered?

LR03 PGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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