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LL03 WUA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 WUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

all brake hoses deteriorated

engine breather pipe split

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken At risk of fouling other suspension and brake components. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust mounting broken but system still supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,330 miles

Engine management lamp

Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,330 miles

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

Engine management lamp

Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,084 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,242 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,008 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,008 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,238 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 42,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,353 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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LL03 WUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LL03 WUA, 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 LL03 WUA registered?

LL03 WUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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