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LB03 BFU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,867 mi
Last recorded92,867 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 87,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 82,911 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle deteriorated (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 82,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle deteriorated (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 82,881 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,359 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 39,725 miles

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

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

advise osf seat belt fraying

advise slight play in front hubs and suspension joints

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,725 miles

advise osf seat belt fraying

advise slight play in front hubs and suspension joints

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 12 May 2011 37,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,250 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre very slightly damaged on outer sidewall

nearside lower balljoint has very slight lift

Fail 20 May 2010 36,234 miles

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

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre very slightly damaged on outer sidewall

nearside lower balljoint has very slight lift

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,874 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,682 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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LB03 BFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB03 BFU, 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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LB03 BFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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