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LM03 FGK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,276 mi
Last recorded136,276 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 136,276 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 124,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle has under trays cover some inspection items

Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Front windscreen washer not working

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls and are worn close to the wear bars

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,862 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,526 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 87,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,199 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 FGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

LM03 FGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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