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LT03 OHD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 OHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 87,506 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 87,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,772 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,764 miles

Steering wheel spokes loose steering wheel loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 84,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 80,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 80,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,603 miles

Front Both Discs Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,769 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,769 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,713 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 49,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,735 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 44,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,689 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 20,561 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2006 20,561 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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LT03 OHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LT03 OHD, 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 LT03 OHD registered?

LT03 OHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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