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LT03 OGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

196,135 mi
Last recorded196,135 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 196,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 178,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,579 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake pads are worn

Fail 15 Nov 2016 148,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear brake pads are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2015 139,155 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 99,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 99,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,334 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,391 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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LT03 OGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OGJ, 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 LT03 OGJ registered?

LT03 OGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 OGJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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