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LN03 UEC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,814 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 86,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,734 miles

front wipers starting to parish

Fail 9 Jul 2016 77,734 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front one of the two (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to parish

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside 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 23 Jul 2014 54,008 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 53,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 44,408 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emmissions did not pass

Pass 23 May 2012 41,487 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,681 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 15,652 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 UEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

LN03 UEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LN03 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UEC shows 18 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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