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LL03 FCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,289 mi
Last recorded40,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,289 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 40,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,629 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,680 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,727 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,093 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 FCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

LL03 FCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is LL03 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 FCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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