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LJ03 NSE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026
Fail 1 Oct 2026

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025
Fail 22 Oct 2025

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024
Fail 24 Oct 2024

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023
Fail 28 Sep 2023

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 175,273 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 175,273 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 164,362 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty Only flashes three times before stopping (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 164,291 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Indicator switch faulty Only flashes three times before stopping (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,359 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,422 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)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,879 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres low (close to limit )

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,295 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,591 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,175 miles

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,336 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r.

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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LJ03 NSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ03 NSE, 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 LJ03 NSE registered?

LJ03 NSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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