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LR03 CFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,854 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 122,885 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 109,239 miles

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

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 109,239 miles

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

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 94,900 miles

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Fail 4 Apr 2014 94,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,769 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,769 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,673 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,293 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,729 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,549 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,469 miles

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

both sides front suspension bushes perished

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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LR03 CFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR03 CFJ, 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 LR03 CFJ registered?

LR03 CFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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