MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
rear exhaust bracket broken and corrode at joint to middle
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
rear exhaust bracket broken and corrode at joint to middle
Wipers/washers appear to have an intermittent operation
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
there is a fault with nearside repeater lamp
there is fraying to drivers seat bel webbing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
there is a fault with nearside repeater lamp
there is fraying to drivers seat bel webbing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside wing mirror missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS LOW [WARNING LIGHT ON]
N/S/F TYRE 2MM
PARKING BRAKE LONG TRAVEL [STICKS WHEN RELEASED]
Rear no. plate, the backing has started to peal away, but can still be read at a distance of 20 meters
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR03 FME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FME, 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 FME registered?
LR03 FME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.
Is LR03 FME safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR03 FME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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