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LD03 JJY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,679 mi
Last recorded176,679 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 176,679 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 176,678 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 174,819 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 173,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 105,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 102,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 96,622 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,497 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 86,755 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 86,732 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,429 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,331 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 JJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD03 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

LD03 JJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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