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FV03 LZB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,528 mi
Last recorded101,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 101,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,959 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,275 miles

NSF tyre, outer sidewall scrubbed

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Washer jets require unblocking and realignment to be perfect

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,275 miles

NSF tyre, outer sidewall scrubbed

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Washer jets require unblocking and realignment to be perfect

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,939 miles

NSF tyre has wear on the outer sidewall

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

OS wiper arm secrued in such a position as to obstruct the drivers view of the road

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,939 miles

NSF tyre has wear on the outer sidewall

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

OS wiper arm secrued in such a position as to obstruct the drivers view of the road

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,485 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,983 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,939 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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FV03 LZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FV03 LZB, 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 FV03 LZB registered?

FV03 LZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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