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LD03 LSC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim damaged on out edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 120,105 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 111,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,380 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 104,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 94,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight creaking noise from front suspension top mounts

Fail 20 May 2021 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight creaking noise from front suspension top mounts

Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,132 miles

Charging system malfunction indicator on dashboard

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 86,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Charging system malfunction indicator on dashboard

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both leading and trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,477 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,022 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,659 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,090 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 13 Apr 2007 30,277 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,277 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,144 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 23,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSC, 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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LD03 LSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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