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LA03 BUB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,879 mi
Last recorded135,879 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 BUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 135,879 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 135,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested condition of tyres and suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,433 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,431 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,521 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 109,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm max (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,818 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 45,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,237 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,234 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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LA03 BUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LA03 BUB, 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 LA03 BUB registered?

LA03 BUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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