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LO03 DDX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,246 mi
Last recorded89,246 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 89,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 78,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 74,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,348 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

side skirts fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2013 55,533 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,424 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,191 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 32,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,971 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 DDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LO03 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

LO03 DDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is LO03 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 DDX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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