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L50 TUL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 TUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 106,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,571 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,834 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,048 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 101,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,085 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L50 TUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L50 TUL, 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 L50 TUL registered?

L50 TUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is L50 TUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 TUL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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