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LM03 UAJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,485 mi
Last recorded167,485 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 167,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 164,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 160,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 160,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 157,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 154,521 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 154,521 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 155,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 147,023 miles

Inner Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear number plate close to limit

Pass 5 Apr 2014 141,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 136,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 112,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jan 2011 111,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,642 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2009 90,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e m l light on spare fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,498 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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LM03 UAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LM03 UAJ, 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 LM03 UAJ registered?

LM03 UAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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