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LS03 BAV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,615 mi
Last recorded78,615 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,134 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,226 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 28,800 miles

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

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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LS03 BAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LS03 BAV, 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 LS03 BAV registered?

LS03 BAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LS03 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 BAV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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