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LS03 FXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,463 mi
Last recorded75,463 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2018 75,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,463 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,553 miles

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Mar 2017 63,553 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,735 miles

brake pip[es have slight corrosion

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,825 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 12 Mar 2013 49,735 miles

n/s/f bumper has slight damage

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,702 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,518 miles

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

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 FXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FXB, 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 LS03 FXB registered?

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

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