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LC03 FMY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,393 mi
Last recorded135,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 135,393 miles

Front both headlamps frosting

Front screen small chip zone A

Rear underside corrosion various areas

Fail 31 May 2018 135,393 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both no obvious beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front both headlamps frosting

Front screen small chip zone A

Rear underside corrosion various areas

Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,352 miles

headlamps frosted.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 135,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

headlamps frosted.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,331 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator stork suspect start of fault

no parking brake ratchet heard

rear number plate

Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,202 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator stork suspect start of fault

no parking brake ratchet heard

rear number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,279 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 53,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,141 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 FMY 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 LC03 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

LC03 FMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LC03 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 FMY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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