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LC03 FNS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,206 mi
Last recorded54,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 52,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 49,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,179 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,916 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,230 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on the outside wall but no cords

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall slight split but no cords

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,731 miles

service indicater light illuminated.overdue by 2 years

Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,317 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 10,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,600 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 FNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

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

Is LC03 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 FNS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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