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LM03 DJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,588 mi
Last recorded158,588 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 158,588 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 139,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 110,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,668 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug light on

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, very slight movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,629 miles

Engine cover and under tray installed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug light on

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Jun 2020 90,687 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,315 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 80,829 miles

all tyre valves perishing

attention indicator switch

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,121 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

atten indicator switch

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

atten indicator switch

atten washer jets

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,053 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,399 miles

atten n/s/f door outer handle

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f hub slight movement

Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,257 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f hub slight movement

Pass 11 Jun 2007 11,466 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,161 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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LM03 DJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LM03 DJF, 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 LM03 DJF registered?

LM03 DJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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