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LK03 PUF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 60,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 58,261 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 58,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,519 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/ SIDE AND O/ SIDE FRONT AND REAR GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front outer sidewall tyre show signs deterioration, nearside

Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front outer sidewall tyre show signs deterioration, nearside

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,370 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 40,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,800 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a slight tear in the outer side wall.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,909 miles

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

nearside front side repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,136 miles

nearside front side repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slightly cracked at nearside front side repeater lens

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,289 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,289 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,078 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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LK03 PUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK03 PUF, 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 LK03 PUF registered?

LK03 PUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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