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LM03 FBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 103,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,474 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,723 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,027 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 59,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,585 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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LM03 FBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FBE, 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 LM03 FBE registered?

LM03 FBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2003.

Is LM03 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FBE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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