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LM03 FBL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,280 mi
Last recorded160,280 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 160,280 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 156,298 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 150,661 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 143,588 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 143,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Perishing On Outter Wall

Pass 13 May 2014 136,687 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 136,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 131,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,971 miles

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

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,506 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

rear number plate coming apart

wheel bolts very rusty

Pass 11 May 2006 49,476 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 FBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

LM03 FBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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