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LK03 UOE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre has damage outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,163 miles

nearside front headlight deteriorating

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front headlight deteriorating

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside front wheelarch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front headlight deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,389 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlight deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2019 84,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlight deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,552 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 78,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,060 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,776 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,032 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,495 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,492 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,170 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 4 May 2011 39,170 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,379 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,172 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 26,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK03 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

LK03 UOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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