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LM03 UAK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,968 mi
Last recorded107,968 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 107,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,543 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 103,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,831 miles

tested under wet conditions

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

tested under wet conditions

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,287 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,029 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,648 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the cord/ply

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,431 miles

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

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 27 Nov 2007 40,813 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,708 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 28,708 miles

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

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

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 UAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM03 UAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM03 UAK registered?

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

Is LM03 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 UAK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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