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LS03 DZK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,583 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 19 Nov 2025 84,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,098 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Fail 21 Nov 2024 83,097 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,052 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 69,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 66,843 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Bottom of drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray.

Intermittent fault with indicator switch.

Just acceptable deterioration to rear no. plate.

Slight wear and pitting to front brake discs.

Pass 16 May 2017 62,734 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Fail 16 May 2017 62,726 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 21 May 2016 57,836 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Slight blur to both headlight patterns.

Slight wear and pitting to both front brake discs.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 21 May 2015 54,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,803 miles

Mil light remains on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,609 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,609 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,449 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,733 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,458 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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LS03 DZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LS03 DZK, 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 LS03 DZK registered?

LS03 DZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is LS03 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 DZK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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