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LM03 FGC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,131 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 68,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,109 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 55,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,198 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 FGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

LM03 FGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LM03 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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