CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK53 LCA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,251 mi
Last recorded101,251 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,251 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive screen wash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,835 miles

bonnet pull handle broken / missing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,835 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mountings on both front pipes broken (6.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

bonnet pull handle broken / missing

Pass 26 May 2017 81,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush metal (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush metal (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 74,099 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 62,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,910 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 23,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,705 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK53 LCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HK53 LCA, 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

How do I check the history of HK53 LCA?

You can check the full history of HK53 LCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK53 LCA registered?

HK53 LCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is HK53 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 LCA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK53 LCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK53 LCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.