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LK03 OJP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,999 mi
Last recorded52,999 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 OJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 52,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,804 miles

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2024 51,801 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2023 51,712 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 51,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,388 miles

Engine tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tested in wet condition

Fail 18 Mar 2020 49,388 miles

Engine tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tested in wet condition

Pass 16 Mar 2019 48,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,886 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,322 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,684 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,900 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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LK03 OJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LK03 OJP, 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 LK03 OJP registered?

LK03 OJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 OJP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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