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LM03 UCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,683 mi
Last recorded110,683 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 110,683 miles

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

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

General corrosion under body

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 110,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

General corrosion under body

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 103,805 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,505 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,689 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,759 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,756 miles

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

driver door mirror slightly delaminated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,730 miles

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

long travel parking brake

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,335 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

long travel parking brake

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,834 miles

slight play o/s track rod end ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,827 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 31,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,960 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 UCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

LM03 UCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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