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LM03 FNA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,469 mi
Last recorded161,469 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 161,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 154,025 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 153,913 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken off ,hense n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning light ?? stopping on

o/s registration plate light lense cover missing

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 148,923 miles

engine oil leaks and gear box appears to be leaking.

nearside registration plate lamp bulb cover missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 148,755 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

engine oil leaks and gear box appears to be leaking.

nearside registration plate lamp bulb cover missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 142,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 142,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 134,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 133,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 133,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 126,460 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 126,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 83,120 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 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

LM03 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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