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LN03 UEA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 138,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 133,125 miles

Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay in "turn right position" (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension link ball joint dust covers weeping grease

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre has been run flat

Fail 21 Oct 2019 133,125 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not locking or releasing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay in "turn right position" (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front suspension link ball joint dust covers weeping grease

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre has been run flat

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer wiper blade to long catching on A pillar.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 115,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken showing white light . (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken road spring broken. (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pad lower than 1.5 mm. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer wiper blade to long catching on A pillar.

Offside Front Lower slight play in anti roll bar link arm ball joint.

Rear front brake pads low.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 94,777 miles

Front registration plate insecure FIXING BROKEN (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,109 miles

front number slighty loose on o/s section

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery/Alternator warning on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 79,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 Oct 2010 68,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,031 miles

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

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

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 UEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

LN03 UEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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