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LF03 FSX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,906 mi
Last recorded51,906 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,145 miles

all four road wheels are corroded and have paint bubbling

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

all four road wheels are corroded and have paint bubbling

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,505 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,407 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,429 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LF03 FSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF03 FSX, 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 LF03 FSX registered?

LF03 FSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is LF03 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 FSX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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