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LN03 UCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,274 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 107,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,062 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has small cut and perishing cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2014 86,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres side walls cracking

o/s/f door mirror slightly loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,350 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,718 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2007 28,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,328 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 20,327 miles

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

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 UCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

LN03 UCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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