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FV03 LZD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,324 mi
Last recorded81,324 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 28 Sep 2017 81,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mounting peg broken away from system

front tyres worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,241 miles

front tyres worn to limit

nearside front bumper damaged

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

front tyres worn to limit

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre under inflated

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,069 miles

EML lamp on

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 79,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

EML lamp on

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,101 miles

eml on

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,143 miles

E.M.Light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f lower rear arm inner bush starting to unbond.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,839 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 62,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 62,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 54,851 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,864 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,886 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 LZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV03 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

FV03 LZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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