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LE03 UTF

2003 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,229 mi
Last recorded125,229 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 D107,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 120,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 108,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,138 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,428 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,657 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,153 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 40,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,353 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,890 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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LE03 UTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 107,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE03 UTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LE03 UTF registered?

LE03 UTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LE03 UTF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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