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EJ53 LWA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,177 mi
Last recorded65,177 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,177 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,944 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 63,944 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 62,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,366 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,362 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,530 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 4 Nov 2019 58,530 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,088 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front side arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,888 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish in the thread area

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,830 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,830 miles

Offside Outer 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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front forward lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriated

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,343 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 27,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,071 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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EJ53 LWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ53 LWA, 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 EJ53 LWA registered?

EJ53 LWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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