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LL03 FAJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,423 mi
Last recorded77,423 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,423 miles

Under body corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,888 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,888 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,527 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,624 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 62,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,525 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,678 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,808 miles

Both front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,661 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,547 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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LL03 FAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LL03 FAJ, 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 LL03 FAJ registered?

LL03 FAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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