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LS03 XJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,216 mi
Last recorded131,216 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 131,216 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf/Osf ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2024 131,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nsf/Osf ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2023 124,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,608 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays , suspension arm covers , wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components and vehicle structure

Fail 26 Apr 2022 110,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.80 1/m vehicle average reading 1.02 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays , suspension arm covers , wheel arch liners , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components and vehicle structure

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,390 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,280 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 54,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 53,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 47,918 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2009 40,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2009 40,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,242 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,078 miles

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

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

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

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 XJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

LS03 XJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is LS03 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 XJC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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