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LR03 FON

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,611 mi
Last recorded43,611 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 43,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,666 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,411 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 22,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,739 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 FON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FON, 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 FON registered?

LR03 FON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 FON shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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