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LS03 XJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,946 mi
Last recorded35,946 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 35,946 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 35,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 34,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 32,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 29,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 14,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 6,580 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,816 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 XJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

LS03 XJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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