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LB53 UPV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,223 mi
Last recorded100,223 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,223 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 100,223 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 96,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,891 miles

Offside door mirror glass just meets requirement

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,891 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass just meets requirement

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,204 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,005 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limit wearing badly edges outer wall also poor needs replacing soon

Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre very close to limit wearing badly edges outer wall also poor needs replacing soon

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 28,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,404 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,410 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 15,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,321 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 UPV 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 73.1%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

LB53 UPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is LB53 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 UPV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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