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LN03 UEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch badly corroded

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

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front wheel arch badly corroded

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch badly corroded

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

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front wheel arch badly corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,011 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,579 miles

oil leak from autobox area

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,067 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 83,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,791 miles

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

offside indicator switch worn? requires service or repair.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,791 miles

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

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

offside indicator switch worn? requires service or repair.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,326 miles

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

offside indicator switch worn? adjustment?

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,530 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,503 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 44,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre on wear bars, just legal.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,906 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,834 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,561 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 17,561 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)

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 UEJ 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 61.1%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LN03 UEJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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