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LS03 FYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,050 mi
Last recorded145,050 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 145,050 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 145,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 123,799 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 123,786 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,547 miles

O/S/F HEADLAMP SLIGHY LOSE

Pass 8 Dec 2012 104,912 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 104,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,580 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,733 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 90,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,960 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 83,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

advice handbrake travel

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

advice handbrake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,425 miles

ADVICE ON HAND BRAKE TRAVCEL.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 59,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVICE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CUTS ON OUTER WALLS.

ADVICE ON HAND BRAKE TRAVCEL.

Offside Rear 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 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

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

Is LS03 FYM safe to buy?

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