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L30 DEW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,448 mi
Last recorded39,448 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 DEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 39,448 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 36,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 33,349 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 31,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 28,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 27,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 26,068 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 24,079 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 22,712 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 21,847 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,231 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 16,038 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 15,448 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 14,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 13,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 11,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,930 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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L30 DEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L30 DEW, 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 L30 DEW registered?

L30 DEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is L30 DEW safe to buy?

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