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LL03 FSN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,589 mi
Last recorded135,589 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2019 135,589 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe or hose by tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel low at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2018 128,692 miles

Muilty function wiper stalk switch is loose

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE: FULL engine covers fitted at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Muilty function wiper stalk switch is loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTE: FULL engine covers fitted at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,155 miles

Muilty function wiper stalk switch is loose

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,155 miles

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

Muilty function wiper stalk switch is loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 111,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,134 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt

Offside Front WARNING: Outer tyre side wall damaged due to been run on when flat

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing for a full inspection of a adult seat belt

Offside Front WARNING: Outer tyre side wall damaged due to been run on when flat

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 101,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers worn

Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake wear warning light staying on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Front wipers worn

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

Nearside front road tyre has run flat damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,119 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,748 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,917 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 67,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,281 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 FSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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