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LE03 XJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 XJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 110,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,425 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 100,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,918 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,231 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 57,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,951 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,835 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,108 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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LE03 XJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XJF, 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 LE03 XJF registered?

LE03 XJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is LE03 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 XJF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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