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LL03 FTP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,906 mi
Last recorded125,906 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 125,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 116,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 94,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,997 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 53,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,984 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2009 43,697 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 36,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 36,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,689 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,689 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front 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 FTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

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

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