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LM03 FFG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 122,812 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,088 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 114,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (steel) (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,650 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 109,650 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,446 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2011 65,040 miles

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

large under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,040 miles

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

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

large under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,057 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,345 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,006 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 FFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

LM03 FFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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