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LB53 EVU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 88,144 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,144 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,126 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 58,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily cracked due to age (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 48,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,984 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,316 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,372 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 EVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

LB53 EVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is LB53 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 EVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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