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LB03 UKD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,824 mi
Last recorded72,824 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 72,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 72,824 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,302 miles

Front fog lights faulty but not testable

Pass 28 Nov 2023 61,314 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 61,148 miles

Front fog lamps faulty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 56,158 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 56,155 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 46,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,695 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,921 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,158 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,234 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 21,234 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,941 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 17,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,045 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 UKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

LB03 UKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LB03 UKD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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