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LD03 KNC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,614 mi
Last recorded37,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 37,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,441 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 36,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,040 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

general corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 36,039 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

general corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Front lower arm bush dust cover damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2016 30,240 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Front lower arm bush dust cover damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,797 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 14,488 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall. 195/65R15/91V

Fail 17 Oct 2011 14,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall. 195/65R15/91V

Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2009 9,414 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

eml light on

Pass 3 May 2008 8,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,611 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 KNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

LD03 KNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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