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LS03 FWW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

113,793 mi
Last recorded113,793 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 113,793 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,654 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 97,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,969 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 91,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 79,670 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

nearside & offside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,406 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,406 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,684 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2016 64,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,505 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 46,326 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,204 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2008 35,637 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 28,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 28,691 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 FWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

LS03 FWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LS03 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 FWW shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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