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LE03 OTD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,761 mi
Last recorded126,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,761 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f side repeater lens damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,184 miles

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

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

both wing mirrors damaged

slight play rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2025 126,184 miles

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

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

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

both wing mirrors damaged

slight play rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2024 125,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 125,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 125,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 124,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 123,831 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,589 miles

intermitant fault n/s wing repeater

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 121,290 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 121,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,907 miles

n/s side repeater n/w

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s side repeater n/w

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,742 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f spring rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,599 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 107,688 miles

near side parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,713 miles

chip in screen

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,584 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,375 miles

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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LE03 OTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LE03 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE03 OTD registered?

LE03 OTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LE03 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 OTD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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