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LL03 FKC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,331 mi
Last recorded133,331 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,331 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 133,328 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 123,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,044 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jun 2013 92,762 miles

Center exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear front pads

Fail 20 Jun 2013 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust mount bracket cracked.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear shock absorber dampening effect seems poor.

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,710 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 83,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,155 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 74,842 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2010 66,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2010 66,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,163 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2008 56,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

large under trays

near/side fronttyre worn on inner and outer edges

off/side front worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,475 miles

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

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 FKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LL03 FKC, 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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LL03 FKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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