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LC03 FEK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,054 mi
Last recorded120,054 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 120,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2026

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,886 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 104,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 86,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2015 65,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 65,258 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,804 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 53,804 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 9 May 2012 46,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 46,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,877 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,910 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,975 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 33,973 miles

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

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 19 Jul 2006 27,901 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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LC03 FEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 FEK, 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 LC03 FEK registered?

LC03 FEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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