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LB03 UNR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 117,899 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 117,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,644 miles

1. nearside rear tyre just above legal limit. 2. offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,398 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,854 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 61,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,613 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,613 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,114 miles

advise indicator stork very sensetive when signalling

advise parking brake travel very close to stop

Fail 24 Jun 2008 45,112 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise indicator stork very sensetive when signalling

advise parking brake travel very close to stop

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,190 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 UNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

LB03 UNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LB03 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 UNR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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