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LB03 UKE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,091 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear section mounting bracket broken/missing, exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around rear of engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components corroded and bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear section mounting bracket broken/missing, exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose only just met the requirements for MOT (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around rear of engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components corroded and bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,193 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,563 miles

centre exhaust support broken but system still secure

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small split in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 75,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,316 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 57,215 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine check lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,273 miles

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

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 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

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

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