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LN03 UBY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,955 mi
Last recorded119,955 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 119,955 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,371 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 108,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,452 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,366 miles

Both headlight aims/patterns just acceptable

Bulbs in N/S Side repeater not working but more than 50% working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator switch sticking

O/S/F Antiroll bar bush perishing and has slight play

Oil leak (possible gearbox)

Small chips on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side front tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/side front wiper split

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust bracket rusted & broken

small chips on window screen

Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,269 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side front tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/side front wiper split

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust bracket rusted & broken

small chips on window screen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,201 miles

Cut on outer sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

O/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,494 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 51,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,240 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 UBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

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

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