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LD03 MWC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 79,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

can not fully inspect sills sill covers

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 62,972 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 60,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 51,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 47,253 miles

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

boot checked from inside vevicle

exhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure

front brake pads starting to wear low

front number plate poorly secured

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 47,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

boot checked from inside vevicle

damp on fuel filter and smell of fuel

exhaust rear hanger corroded off but system still secure

front brake pads starting to wear low

front number plate poorly secured

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,626 miles

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

bonnet release lever poor operation

brake discs poor condition

front inner brake pads appear low

front number plate poorly secured

rear tyres tread cracking

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot not opening checked area from rear seats

brake resivoir low

front brake pads appear low

n/s wiper appears to be fitted incorrectly

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,366 miles

Stonechips to windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stonechips to windscreen

Pass 15 May 2012 36,251 miles

Advanced brake judder from all brakes, All brake discs have corrosion

Front number plate poorly secured

Front tyres are wearing on their edges

No road TAX on vehicle

Noise on rear brakes (inboard shoes)

Offside front, lower, rear suspension arm inner bush starting to seperate

SRS light on

Fail 14 May 2012 36,251 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)

Advanced brake judder from all brakes, All brake discs have corrosion

Front number plate poorly secured

Front tyres are wearing on their edges

No road TAX on vehicle

Noise on rear brakes (inboard shoes)

Offside front, lower, rear suspension arm inner bush starting to seperate

SRS light on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,710 miles

SRS light on

front brake discs have advanced corrosion

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,093 miles

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

n/s front upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,619 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2008 14,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

airbag warning light on

noise on rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,152 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 4,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,702 miles

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

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 MWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

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

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