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LN03 UCF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,393 mi
Last recorded47,393 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 47,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 45,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,552 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,324 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 43,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 41,004 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,209 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2017 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 36,750 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 35,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 25 Apr 2015 35,862 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,154 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wipers worn

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,048 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 6 Apr 2013 34,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF tyre outer sidewall chipped

OSF wheel has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,905 miles

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 26,742 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,485 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 UCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

LN03 UCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LN03 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UCF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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