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LD03 JKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,914 mi
Last recorded38,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 38,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 37,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,945 miles

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

Rear drive shafts corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,906 miles

last coil of o/s/r spring broken

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,769 miles

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 15 Mar 2010 19,922 miles

both rear tyre treads low 2/3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,953 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 JKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

LD03 JKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is LD03 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 JKJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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