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LE03 UBP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,263 mi
Last recorded171,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 171,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 165,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 164,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,002 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 159,360 miles

Handbrake may need adjusting.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 159,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake may need adjusting.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joints (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 150,794 miles

Offside Handbrake may need adjusting.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 150,791 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 150,787 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 150,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 145,339 miles

E,M,L light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 145,339 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E,M,L light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 139,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 131,942 miles

Offside rear tyre close to showing cords on inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 131,942 miles

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

Offside rear tyre close to showing cords on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 124,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 115,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 107,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,644 miles

Offside Rear 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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LE03 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LE03 UBP, 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 LE03 UBP registered?

LE03 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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