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LM03 FJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,022 mi
Last recorded64,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,022 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,919 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear arms and drive shafts coroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,107 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,770 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,952 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 FJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

LM03 FJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is LM03 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FJZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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