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LB03 UJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

52,891 mi
Last recorded52,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,891 miles

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

Note;- Fault on indicator stalk[NOT remain "up" onto right turn] Also "play" in surround/holder

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower section (7.1.2 (b))

Note;- Vehicle "hunting", intermittently erratic idle speed[air leak?]surging up/down!

Fail 22 Jan 2026 52,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- Fault on indicator stalk[NOT remain "up" onto right turn] Also "play" in surround/holder

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower section (7.1.2 (b))

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

Note;- Vehicle "hunting", intermittently erratic idle speed[air leak?]surging up/down!

Pass 7 Feb 2025 49,857 miles

Indicator switch faulty will not remain up on right hand turn. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 47,545 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 47,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,333 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,764 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,272 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 40,928 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,517 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,718 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,553 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 26,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,568 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre tread low at edges

Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,353 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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LB03 UJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LB03 UJY, 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 LB03 UJY registered?

LB03 UJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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