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LM03 FHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 109,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,047 miles

Slight play in the front nearside lower suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,746 miles

Front offside track rod end dust cover is starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2017 96,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

screen wash button slightly faulty

Fail 26 Jan 2016 92,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

screen wash button slightly faulty

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mounting u/s, exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 24 Jan 2015 88,789 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

center exhaust hanger broken. exhaust still supported ok

Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,520 miles

advise n/s rear tyre low tread

advise front inner b/pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,499 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

plastic covcers fitted to underside, not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,497 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

plastic covcers fitted to underside, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,935 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,935 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,633 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 FHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

LM03 FHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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