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LM03 UCX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 86,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear light corossion various suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2023 82,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,232 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Jan 2021 81,232 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,929 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,844 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,581 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,428 miles

o/s/f tyre has been run flat there is marks on the side wall but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,976 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 54,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,337 miles

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,531 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 UCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

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

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