MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
CORROSION NOTED ON STEERING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION & CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured LED LAMP (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
CORROSION NOTED ON STEERING, BRAKES, SUSPENSION & CHASSIS COMPONENTS
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured LED LAMP (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
CORROSION NOTED ON CHASSI, BRAKES & SUSPENSION
ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS TO BE TESTED
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Nail in tyre BOTH ()
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
CORROSION NOTED ON CHASSI, BRAKES & SUSPENSION
ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS TO BE TESTED
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Nail in tyre BOTH ()
engine management light on
Front & rear tyres sizes different
Front registration plate broken
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)
Oil leak/s noted (Diff, engine)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rera axle has oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rera axle has oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear axle has oil leak
Nearside 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear axle has oil leak
front number plate is slightly loose and damaged
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
front number plate is slightly loose and damaged
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM03 FFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 LM03 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2003.
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