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LD03 JJK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,358 mi
Last recorded48,358 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 48,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 41,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,136 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,797 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,818 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wheels slightly deteroirated on inner dish

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,382 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,306 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,305 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,027 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

font brake pad's and disc's worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,705 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 27,705 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,633 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 16,633 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,332 miles

front registration plate damaged

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 JJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK registered?

LD03 JJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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