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LM03 FJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,900 mi
Last recorded111,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,900 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

minor oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 111,900 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both ,nearside and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

minor oil leak

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn

rear suspension components corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2016 98,352 miles

parking brake efficiency just met 16 percentage

Fail 2 Jan 2016 98,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake efficiency just met 16 percentage

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,721 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,643 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 70,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,302 miles

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 16 Nov 2009 60,233 miles

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

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

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

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE NOT POSSIBLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE LINES AND FUEL LINES AND BODY.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,039 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 FJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

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

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