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LN03 FYY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,600 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and worn bold from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine warning light remains on

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 12 Apr 2018 78,009 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and worn bold from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine warning light remains on

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,289 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,289 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking due to age

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front tyre side wall starting to crack up

Fail 28 Mar 2015 66,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre side wall starting to crack up

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,682 miles

Indicator switch faulty.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Indicator switch faulty.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,901 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,023 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 51,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,607 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 26,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,061 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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LN03 FYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LN03 FYY, 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 LN03 FYY registered?

LN03 FYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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