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LM03 FKB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,912 mi
Last recorded153,912 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 153,912 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Auxiliary belt perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front control arm bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Nov 2019 153,912 miles

All rear bushes deteriorated

Auxiliary belt perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front control arm bushes deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 147,925 miles

All brake flexi hoses deteriorated

All rear bushes deteriorated

Auxialry belt heavily perished

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Front suspension control arm bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre sidewall chafed

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and wearing close to legal limit and has a nail in

Play in rear D bushes

Registration plates deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 143,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

high level stop light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,924 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 135,924 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,054 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 6 Nov 2013 130,370 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 130,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 128,129 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 125,319 miles

n/s/r brake calliper slight binding

o/s handbrake sticking

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2010 118,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,272 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 112,400 miles

play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,856 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 60,681 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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