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LD03 XCC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,230 mi
Last recorded54,230 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 54,230 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective all (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floors starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2025 50,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floors band n/s/r under wing area starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,348 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floors starting to corrode

Fail 1 Mar 2024 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floors starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract and pull out

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 48,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract and pull out

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,846 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 43,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front second bonnet catch damage but secure

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,863 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 38,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,747 miles

o/s/r parking brake lazy

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 32,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,358 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking.o/s/r tyre quite badly cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,263 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,786 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,883 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Offside rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 16,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 15,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 15,164 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 14,869 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,249 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 XCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

LD03 XCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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