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LC03 FNR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 83,381 miles

'Service limit exceeded by 122 days' message on display at time of test

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

Glow plug light permanently illuminated at time of test 'Safety Mode'? Advise further investigation req'd/scan to search for fault codes stored.

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.90m-1

Fail 16 May 2019 83,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd lower (dog-leg) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.90m-1

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,858 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 56,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,528 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2007 22,432 miles

Full Under Body Tray Fitted--Limited View Of Steering,Suspension And Brake Pipes.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,432 miles

Full Under Body Tray Fitted--Limited View Of Steering,Suspension And Brake Pipes.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

full engine & body undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wipers smearing

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 FNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

LC03 FNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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