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LL03 LAL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,865 mi
Last recorded108,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,865 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 106,706 miles

sills and under body covered

unable to see brake pads

Fail 3 May 2023 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

sills and under body covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,229 miles

full under try fitted

sill covered

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,702 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

slight play nsr and osr anti roll bar end links

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,525 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,438 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,728 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 84,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,147 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,959 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,272 miles

full length underbody shield panels fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,289 miles

Rear 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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LL03 LAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 LL03 LAL, 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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LL03 LAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LL03 LAL 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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