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LN03 XUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 89,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 84,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,163 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 69,241 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 69,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 68,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,685 miles

power steering stiff when stationery

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,348 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2016 56,676 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

intermittant,loss of power steering.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,498 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear and o/s/f tyre perished,no cords exposed.

intermittant,loss of power steering.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 24,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,338 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 XUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN03 XUH registered?

LN03 XUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is LN03 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 XUH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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