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LM03 UCS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,808 mi
Last recorded110,808 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,808 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 110,689 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning lamp on on dash (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 95,168 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

esp light on

Fail 1 May 2015 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

esp light on

Pass 1 May 2014 86,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 86,749 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,193 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,467 miles

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

fan belt tensioner noisey

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,506 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside indicator in mirror broken

Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,675 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,463 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 UCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

LM03 UCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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