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LT03 OGR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,760 mi
Last recorded111,760 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 OGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,760 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,192 miles

All front Conteol arm bushes deteriorated

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,192 miles

All front Conteol arm bushes deteriorated

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bushes deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,427 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,427 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both offside tyres have cords and worn past limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 92,979 miles

Nearside track rod end has some play

Rear brake pads are very low

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,565 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 91,246 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,188 miles

rear number plate weathered

Fail 2 May 2013 86,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear number plate weathered

Pass 3 May 2012 78,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside wiper slightly smeary

offside mirror glass tint faulty

parking sticker zone 'b'

rear registration plate weathered slightly

Fail 2 May 2012 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

gearbox oil leak

nearside wiper slightly smeary

offside mirror glass tint faulty

parking sticker zone 'b'

rear registration plate weathered slightly

Pass 25 May 2011 72,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2010 66,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 36,590 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 OGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OGR, 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 OGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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