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LN03 UDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

201,097 mi
Last recorded201,097 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 201,097 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum-stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum-stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 201,097 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum-stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum-stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 189,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 186,215 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 186,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 162,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 124,379 miles

Both front dip beam patterns weak

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls

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

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,049 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,228 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,647 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,288 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 58,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,264 miles

Advisable to change rear registration plate due to its condation

Rear Exhuast Braket broken but Exhuast secure

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,215 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 31,391 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 UDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

LN03 UDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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