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LC53 BHL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,989 mi
Last recorded69,989 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 69,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,913 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,924 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 64,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,361 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,279 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES 195/65/15V

Pass 22 Aug 2015 53,995 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,845 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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LC53 BHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LC53 BHL, 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 LC53 BHL registered?

LC53 BHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is LC53 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 BHL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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