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LN03 UDM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel underside very slight corrosion around all joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2021 87,532 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel underside very slight corrosion around all joints (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,199 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2016 76,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,413 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 61,633 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,468 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 17,468 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 18 Mar 2010 46,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,631 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 37,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,154 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 UDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

LN03 UDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is LN03 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UDM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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