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LN03 UAR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,788 miles

advise front inner brake pads wearing lower than outers

advise some movement in near side front inner steering joint

advise suspension and exhaust components corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise front screen chipped

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise some movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,513 miles

advise centre seat belt webbing slight damage

advise engine warning light on

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front screen chipped

advise front wiper operation smeary

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise centre seat belt webbing slight damage

advise engine warning light on

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front screen chipped

advise front wiper operation smeary

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

advise off side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,928 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,950 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,293 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 UAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

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

Is LN03 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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