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LC03 CKK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,030 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,960 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 51,278 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,059 miles

Nearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,725 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 40,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (metal) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 26,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,984 miles

fuel breather pipe adrift by o/s/r coil spring

Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,169 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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LC03 CKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LC03 CKK, 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 LC03 CKK registered?

LC03 CKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LC03 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 CKK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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