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LS03 NXD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes corroded towards flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear general surface corrosion underside

unable to test rear wheel bearings for roughness due to binding issue

Fail 29 Jan 2026 130,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes corroded towards flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear general surface corrosion underside

unable to test rear wheel bearings for roughness due to binding issue

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 126,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,463 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 125,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,846 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 122,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

head lamp images deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2020 121,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 as found on V.I.N. sticker; reading 2.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,688 miles

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,850 miles

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty nearside ceases to operate after three flashes (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 109,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,565 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 10 Jan 2012 101,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,897 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 82,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,336 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 NXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

LS03 NXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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