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LE03 UJP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 UJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,758 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Apr 2017 104,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,674 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Doesn't latch securely (3.1.3c)

Central Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack area (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,859 miles

exhaust has bracket broken but still secure

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,859 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust has bracket broken but still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,122 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,120 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 89,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,016 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m/light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle tested wet

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,023 miles

chips in windscreen

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

exhaust rear bracket brokern

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear bracket brokern

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre seatbelt trapped under seat

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,537 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,323 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

rear side lights secondary lights activated

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,709 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,383 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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LE03 UJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LE03 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

LE03 UJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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