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LR03 FPT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 126,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,309 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,077 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,574 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn to 2.5mm .

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn to 2.5mm .

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 63,769 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number plate slight damage and delamination .

Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,589 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,717 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 41,717 miles

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

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

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 FPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

LR03 FPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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