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LE03 UYM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,783 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TO THE REAR OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 93,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 92,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing at each end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged and perishing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Main arm (rearward of 2) balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (front of 2) main pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating and deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 90,274 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Door mirror indicator lens damaged with a piece missing and bulbs in damaged section showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing at each end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged and perishing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Main arm (rearward of 2) balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (front of 2) main pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating and deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,574 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,310 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 76,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 69,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,430 miles

ESP fault evident,indicated on dash infomation display

front brake pads appear worn low

front wheel rims and tyres damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f door mirror chromatics failing

o/s/f door mirror loose mounting

Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,430 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear worn low

front wheel rims and tyres damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f door mirror chromatics failing

o/s/f door mirror loose mounting

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 27,935 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,559 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,505 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 23,501 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,034 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 UYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UYM, 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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LE03 UYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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