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LC03 LEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 79,584 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 79,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 71,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 65,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 59,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,682 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 56,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,603 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 48,597 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 45,740 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 43,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,357 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 21,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 16,881 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 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LEJ, 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 LC03 LEJ registered?

LC03 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is LC03 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 LEJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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