2003 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LM03 DFC
2003 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 93,347 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM03 DFC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 93,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (LM03 DFC) between May 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
LM03 DFC Mileage History
- 30/05/200611,558 mi
- 12/06/200715,656 mi+4,098 mi
- 11/06/200818,504 mi+2,848 mi
- 08/06/200922,616 mi+4,112 mi
- 08/06/200922,616 mi
- 10/06/201026,608 mi+3,992 mi
- 10/06/201130,148 mi+3,540 mi
- 10/06/201130,148 mi
- 12/06/201212,763 mi-17,385 mi
- 12/06/201212,763 mi
- 24/06/201342,342 mi+29,579 mi
- 23/08/201449,580 mi+7,238 mi
- 23/08/201449,580 mi
- 10/02/201653,493 mi+3,913 mi
- 14/04/201755,343 mi+1,850 mi
- 12/04/201857,709 mi+2,366 mi
- 12/04/201857,709 mi
- 27/04/201959,193 mi+1,484 mi
- 27/04/201959,193 mi
- 30/09/202065,627 mi+6,434 mi
- 22/10/202168,476 mi+2,849 mi
- 26/10/202280,191 mi+11,715 mi
- 27/10/202280,193 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/202393,347 mi+13,154 mi
Average of roughly 4,698 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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