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LM03 DFD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 140,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,010 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,575 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,556 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 120,491 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,261 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 114,261 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,694 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

nail in offside rear tyre outer tread (repairable).

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,520 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 100,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 83,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,391 miles

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)

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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LM03 DFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM03 DFD, 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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LM03 DFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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