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LO03 CSX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,049 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 97,049 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 95,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 90,034 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 90,033 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,913 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,576 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,568 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has a bracket brocken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,781 miles

exhaust system has a bracket detached

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,762 miles

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,223 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 16,994 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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LO03 CSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LO03 CSX, 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 LO03 CSX registered?

LO03 CSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LO03 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 CSX shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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