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LB53 EUE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 100,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,869 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 92,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 78,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside+nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 70,030 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 70,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,444 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 62,295 miles

indicators don't stay on long term

Pass 22 May 2015 56,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 56,392 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 50,509 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 43,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 37,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 32,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,175 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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LB53 EUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB53 EUE, 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 LB53 EUE registered?

LB53 EUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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