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LL03 FRN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,070 mi
Last recorded159,070 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 159,070 miles

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

Front Under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 155,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2019 151,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 151,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 137,562 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 137,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,164 miles

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

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

cuts in the nearside rear tyre has been repaired with glue

cuts in the offside rear tyre have been repaired with glue

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover has been repaired with glue

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover has been repaired with glue

Fail 8 Jul 2014 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all four brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jun 2013 125,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 115,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,658 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,599 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,762 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 FRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

LL03 FRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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