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LC03 XUT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,896 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 103,896 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 96,115 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 96,115 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,853 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2018 84,362 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2018 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 81,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,560 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,643 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,535 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,489 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,967 miles

rear tyres 2/3 mm tread left

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,688 miles

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

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 Jun 2006 26,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 26,821 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)

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 XUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

LC03 XUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LC03 XUT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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