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LT03 OGE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,139 mi
Last recorded143,139 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 OGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,139 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 143,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 131,644 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,696 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear ( Centre ) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 113,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 113,255 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 106,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,487 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 101,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe into rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe into rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 75,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 62,318 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges .

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,154 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 50,152 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 38,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 38,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,467 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 6,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,396 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 4,385 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LT03 OGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT03 OGE, 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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LT03 OGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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