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LR03 FPY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,013 mi
Last recorded80,013 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,467 miles

rear pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,953 miles

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

osf mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,918 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,530 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 29 Mar 2010 44,940 miles

signs of damage n/s/f inner wing trim no fowling with tyre found in test

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,280 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 24,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 FPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

LR03 FPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LR03 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 FPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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