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LN03 UAM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,449 mi
Last recorded72,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 68,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,978 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 67,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 66,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 64,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,157 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 63,157 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,590 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Pass 2 May 2013 49,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,417 miles

slight staining to front no plate.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,018 miles

srs warning light on.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 22,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,557 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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LN03 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LN03 UAM, 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 LN03 UAM registered?

LN03 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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