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LM03 UCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,464 mi
Last recorded111,464 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 111,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and weakened front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded / adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge / tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 May 2025 109,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 109,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 106,549 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2024 106,539 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 102,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Defective / damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on outer edge / Damage to inner tyre wall / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake effrot low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 98,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner tyre wall / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 98,975 miles

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

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

Engine coolant level low warning light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush deteriorated / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to inner tyre wall / Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 93,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2021 93,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Damaged (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre was flat on pre-checks

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 92,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Damage to lens (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 90,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s side repeater lens broken

Pass 16 May 2018 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s side repeater lens damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 88,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s side repeater lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 80,692 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 80,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 59,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,087 miles

EMS warning light on.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,019 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,401 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,403 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,224 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,286 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 UCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCF, 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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LM03 UCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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