CarVerify

Free Car Check

LL03 FSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,254 mi
Last recorded207,254 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 207,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 199,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 194,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 192,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 178,329 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 178,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 142,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension noisy no play detected

Fail 13 Jan 2014 142,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension noisy no play detected

Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,073 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,073 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,738 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,738 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,628 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LL03 FSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL03 FSJ?

You can check the full history of LL03 FSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LL03 FSJ registered?

LL03 FSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LL03 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 FSJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LL03 FSJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LL03 FSJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.