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LN03 UCE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,528 mi
Last recorded141,528 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,528 miles

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front wiper blade split

unable to see rear brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2017 141,521 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front wiper blade split

strong advise! deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

unable to see rear brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2016 127,727 miles

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 30 Jul 2016 127,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket not connected (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked and delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle trim and electrics (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

strong advise! gearbox pipe fouling exhaust. requires attention!!

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,987 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

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

O/S/F tyre has cuts on outer wall.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front track rod ends have slight play.

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

O/S/F tyre has cuts on outer wall.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2013 80,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,077 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 62,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,549 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 33,619 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 UCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCE, 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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LN03 UCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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