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LS03 EUH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,893 mi
Last recorded135,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 EUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 135,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 119,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,410 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe's nr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover's /undertray's fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 111,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe's nr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover's /undertray's fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,019 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 64,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 55,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,629 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,675 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,785 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 16,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,004 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 EUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH registered?

LS03 EUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is LS03 EUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 EUH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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