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LS03 FYA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 142,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,316 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 133,097 miles

** both front lower suspension arm leading bushes splitting **

** indicator stalk worn - indicators cancel out automatically after a few seconds **

both front headlamps deteriorated

both registration plates deteriorating

offside front lower trailing arm ball joint has slight play

offside rear brake noisy when free wheeled

offside steering arm inner joint play

various body damage

Fail 28 Mar 2018 133,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint gaiter split also (2.4.G.2)

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

** both front lower suspension arm leading bushes splitting **

** indicator stalk worn - indicators cancel out automatically after a few seconds **

both front headlamps deteriorated

both registration plates deteriorating

offside front lower trailing arm ball joint has slight play

offside rear brake noisy when free wheeled

offside steering arm inner joint play

various body damage

Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,440 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 77,440 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,700 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 FYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

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

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