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LS03 FWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,238 mi
Last recorded77,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,238 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 65,661 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust center box mount broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 12 May 2014 57,971 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust center box mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 18 May 2013 51,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2013 51,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 41,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 37,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 33,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 24,666 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2007 19,148 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 19,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2006 13,445 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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LS03 FWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 LS03 FWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS03 FWY registered?

LS03 FWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LS03 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 FWY 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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