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LM03 FKR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Front wheel is still

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

engine damp with oil

rear number plate faded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jul 2018 113,148 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Minor oil leak from engine

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 113,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor oil leak from engine

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,995 miles

both sides rear chassis corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

suspension components corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,602 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,720 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,720 miles

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

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 8 Oct 2013 68,688 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 68,688 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,499 miles

full under cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

full under cover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,157 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,368 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 FKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

LM03 FKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LM03 FKR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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