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LS03 FYD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,323 mi
Last recorded127,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 127,323 miles

front brake pads worn low

park brake little reserve

Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,201 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Indicator switch faulty not stopping (1.4.A.1)

front brake pads worn low

park brake little reserve

Pass 2 Jul 2016 115,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre low and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front positive wiring incorrectly routed

Fail 23 Jun 2016 115,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre low and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front positive wiring incorrectly routed

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,431 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/f tyre treads on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,080 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,777 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,777 miles

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

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)

nsf fog missing

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,235 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,050 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 55,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2006 42,183 miles

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

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 FYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

LS03 FYD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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