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LF03 FSY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,243 mi
Last recorded150,243 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 150,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 142,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,599 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 135,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit @0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 130,821 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 130,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing not attached (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,778 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 123,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not able to pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,378 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front number plate poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

front number plate poor condition

Pass 11 May 2017 110,935 miles

air box on engine rattles at idle

Fail 11 May 2017 110,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air box on engine rattles at idle

Pass 16 May 2016 107,556 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

DAMAGE SCREEN.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

R DISCS CORRODED/R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?

Fail 16 May 2016 107,556 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

DAMAGE SCREEN.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

R DISCS CORRODED/R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,831 miles

MINOR DAMAGE F REG PLATE.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 15 May 2014 93,783 miles

near side rear tyre on limit

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,596 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,339 miles

Advise slight crack in right repeator lamp lens.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,249 miles

Advise left and right front torque arm bushes slightly worn.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,516 miles

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)

parking brake lever has large amount of travel

rear number plate backing coming away

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 FSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF03 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

LF03 FSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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