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LD03 ENM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 ENM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 151,033 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 151,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chips to screen

Fail 29 Aug 2025 145,698 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Chips to windscreen

Engine management lamp on dash

Knocking from front suspension

N/S/R suspension spring adjuster locking ring loose

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

Slight play to steering column

Tailgate don't open

Pass 30 Aug 2024 137,774 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

wipers poor

Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,026 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight knoking from front suspension

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,627 miles

Chips to windscreen

Temp repair to O/S wing mirror

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,280 miles

chip to screen

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,831 miles

O/S/F bumper/wing damaged

both rear flexy hoses perished

front discs and pads worn and corroding

front number plate cracked

front wishbone bushes weak

handbrake travel

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2020 113,827 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F bumper/wing damaged

both rear flexy hoses perished

front discs and pads worn and corroding

front number plate cracked

front wishbone bushes weak

handbrake travel

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,052 miles

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

Front impact damage

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front bumper insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,196 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,375 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,448 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,411 miles

nearside front suspention link has slight play

nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,259 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 28,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,600 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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LD03 ENM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD03 ENM, 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 LD03 ENM registered?

LD03 ENM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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