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LD03 KMU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,903 mi
Last recorded80,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Driveshaft Corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Driveshaft Corroded

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Axle/Cross Member (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam dots of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake slightly sticking when released

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection on components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,914 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroding slightly … note 75% of metal brake pipes behind covers …. advise remove covers and check condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge … will require tyre if punctured

Pass 29 May 2018 73,706 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 70,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc

Fail 26 May 2017 70,211 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav

Nearside Rear tyre pressure appears very low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc

Pass 18 May 2016 66,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres less than 3mm...n/s worst (4.1.E.1)

belly plates and covers obscuring components

cannot see base of rear springs

nearside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly

rear seats folded / obscured (seat belts not checked)

Fail 18 May 2016 66,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low beam pattern poor also (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres less than 3mm...n/s worst (4.1.E.1)

belly plates and covers obscuring components

cannot see base of rear springs

rear seats folded / obscured (seat belts not checked)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 57,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 52,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,002 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,083 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,549 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,995 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 KMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD03 KMU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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