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LB53 EVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,735 mi
Last recorded49,735 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,735 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,753 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 41,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 38,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still surported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 36,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 34,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 32,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 29,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 26,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 23,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 18,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 18,457 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,711 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 13,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 11,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes discs corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 8,167 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,063 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 EVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EVY, 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 EVY registered?

LB53 EVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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