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LM03 FMP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,379 mi
Last recorded124,379 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 124,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,103 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 120,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,033 miles

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipe at o/s.

EML on.

Slight play in front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,189 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,692 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 80,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,194 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,084 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 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

LM03 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2003.

Is LM03 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FMP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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