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LR03 FMA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,458 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,236 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 130,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 119,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,974 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,482 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,862 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,502 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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LR03 FMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LR03 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

LR03 FMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is LR03 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 FMA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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